Tropical Storm Axel (1992)

Tropical Storm Axel was the first tropical cyclone of the 1992 Pacific hurricane season. It developed on June 22, 1992, from a disturbance associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) several hundred miles south of Mexico. Initially a tropical depression, it quickly strengthened into Tropical Storm Axel.

Axel moved generally northwestward, paralleling the Mexican coastline. It reached its peak intensity on June 23, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 997 mbar.

The storm weakened gradually as it encountered cooler waters and increased wind shear. Axel was downgraded to a tropical depression on June 24, and dissipated later that same day approximately 200 miles southwest of Baja California.

While Axel did not make landfall, it produced heavy rainfall and rough seas along the southwestern coast of Mexico. No significant damage or casualties were reported as a result of the storm. The primary impact was minor flooding and coastal erosion in some areas. The storm's short lifespan and distance from populated areas contributed to its minimal effects.