Tropical Storm Estelle forms in the Pacific; beaches closed in Bermuda as Colin approaches

Tropical Storm Estelle forms in the Pacific

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Estelle has formed in the Pacific, while in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Colin is heading toward Bermuda.

Authorities have closed beaches across Bermuda, warning of high winds and dangerous surf.

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said Friday the center of the storm is about 300 miles (485 kilometers) south-southwest of Bermuda and is moving north around 9 mph (15 kph). Its maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 kph).

A tropical storm warning was issued for Bermuda. Colin’s center is expected to pass near or over the British territory Saturday.

In the Pacific, Estelle poses no threat to mainland Mexico. The storm has top sustained winds near 40 mph (65 kph) and is heading west-northwest at 12 mph.