Tropical Storm Bud moving northwest in the Pacific

Some strengthening forecast during next 2 days

Updated: Thursday, 24 May 2012, 6:44 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 7:13 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) —Tropical Storm Bud is moving northwest off Mexico's Pacific coast with little change in strength.

The storm's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph) with some strengthening forecast during the next two days.

Bud is centered about 420 miles (675 kilometers) south-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, and is moving northwest near 12 mph (19 kph).