MEXICO CITY, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Tropical Storm Miriam gathered strength off Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday, threatening to turn into a hurricane by nightfall, said the Mexican weather service.

The storm, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC), was located about 760 km south of the tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas, in the state of Baja California Sur, with maximum sustained winds increasing to 110 km per hour.

The NHC, however, said no coastal watches or warnings were in effect, and no hazards were reported to affect land.

Mexican weather forecasters warned the storm would bring clouds to states along Mexico's west coast, as well as high winds and waves.

The National Civil Protection System has called a low-level blue alert for the coastal states of Colima and Jalisco, as well as the islands of Socorro and San Benedicto.

The alert recommends activating consistent storm watch mechanisms, like communications and monitoring networks, especially in affected areas. Enditem

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