Miami, Nov 2 (AP) A tropical storm formed over the Pacific Ocean early Saturday but remained far off the coast of Mexico.

Tropical Storm Lane was located about 2,455 kilometres west-southwest off the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami reported in an advisory early Saturday.

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The storm system had maximum sustained winds of 65 kph with higher gusts while moving west at 11 kph, the weather centre said, noting the movement is expected to continue for a few days.

“Small intensity fluctuations are possible today, but weakening is forecast on Sunday through early next week," the centre reported.

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There were no immediate coastal watches or warnings in effect. (AP)

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