# Tropical Storm Norbert in the East Pacific

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tropical-storm-norbert-in-the-east-pacific
> Updated: 2026-09-12T10:03:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Tropical Storm Norbert is moving west-northwestward across the East Pacific. While some forecasts indicated the storm might reach hurricane strength, recent reports suggest it may maintain tropical storm status or experience fluctuations in intensity due to mid-level dry air and wind shear.

The storm is currently located far from land, positioned over 1,800 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. Because of its westward trajectory in open waters, meteorologists have ruled out a direct impact on the Mexican coastline, though authorities are monitoring for potential high surf or swells.

Forecast models show divergence regarding the storm's long-term path. Some projections suggest a northward turn into cooler waters and higher wind shear, which would lead to weakening, while others indicate a southwestward track over warmer waters that could favor strengthening. The system is expected to eventually degenerate into a post-tropical remnant low by mid-September.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Tropical Storm Norbert tracks west-northwestward in East Pacific

Tropical Storm Norbert is tracking west-northwestward in the East Pacific. It remains far from the Mexican coast and is expected to eventually weaken into a post-tropical system as it moves through open waters.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-storm-norbert-moves-west-northwest-in-east-pacific

### 2026-08-13: Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Hernan has formed in the Pacific Ocean, moving west-southwest away from Mexico. Forecasters expect the storm to remain over open waters and weaken by the weekend.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-storm-hernan-forms-in-the-pacific-ocean

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Cite as: Tropical Storm Norbert in the East Pacific. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tropical-storm-norbert-in-the-east-pacific