The fifteenth named storm of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season, Norman developed on October 9 from a tropical wave well to the southwest of Mexico.

Unfavorable conditions quickly encountered the system, and within two days of forming, Norman dissipated as its remnants turned to the east.

The center became disorganized and quickly dissipated, bringing a large area of moisture which dropped up to 6 inches (150 mm) of rainfall to southwestern Mexico.

By then, it had weakened to tropical depression status,[8] and early on October 11 Norman degenerated into a remnant low about 530 miles (850 km) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

[1] With warm waters and favorable upper-level conditions, Norman was predicted to re-attain tropical storm status before moving ashore.

[1] The storm brought heavy rainfall to southwestern Mexico, peaking at 6.35 inches (161 mm) in La Villita, Michoacán.

[15] A transport vehicle carrying 15 people was swept away by a flooded stream, resulting in one injury; the truck was later rescued by police workers.