Tropical Storm Norbert formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center. The storm was located approximately 685 miles (1,102 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Norbert had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 kph) and was moving westward. Forecasters anticipate gradual strengthening in the coming days. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
In the same region, Tropical Storm Lowell continued its westward track over open water. Lowell had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (105 kph) and had previously been a hurricane that brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Hawaiian Islands.