Background on Hurricane Flossie and its Relevance
Hurricane Flossie, the sixth storm of the Pacific huracane season, has intensified to Category 3 status on the Saffir-Simpson scale. This powerful storm is currently located approximately 285 kilometers southwest of Playa Perula, Jalisco, and 585 kilometers southeast of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur, according to Mexico’s National Weather Service (SMN).
Key Details about Hurricane Flossie
At 21:00 hours on Tuesday, Hurricane Flossie had maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (km/h), with gusts reaching 220 km/h. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 km/h.
- Affected Regions: The SMN predicts torrential to extremely heavy rainfall in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
- Wind Conditions: Sustained winds of 70 to 90 km/h with gusts of 100 to 120 km/h are expected along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. In Guerrero’s western coast, sustained winds of 60 to 70 km/h are anticipated.
- Wave Height: Significant wave heights of 5.0 to 6.0 meters are expected along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. In Guerrero’s western coast, wave heights of 3.5 to 4.5 meters are predicted.
Hurricane Flossie’s Projected Path and Impact
According to the SMN’s forecast, Hurricane Flossie will remain a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, July 2nd. It is expected to move northward and gradually recede from Mexican territory.
- Wednesday, July 2nd: The hurricane will continue as Category 3, moving northward.
- By 18:00 hours on Wednesday: The storm is expected to weaken, possibly dropping back to Category 2.
- By Thursday morning, July 3rd: Hurricane Flossie may further weaken to Category 1.
The Pacific huracane season began on May 15th, two weeks earlier than the Atlantic huracane season.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the current status of Hurricane Flossie? Hurricane Flossie has intensified to Category 3 status on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h and gusts reaching 220 km/h.
- Q: Which regions will be affected by Hurricane Flossie? Torrential to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero. Sustained winds of 70 to 90 km/h with gusts of 100 to 120 km/h are anticipated along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. In Guerrero’s western coast, sustained winds of 60 to 70 km/h are expected.
- Q: What is the projected path of Hurricane Flossie? The storm is expected to move northward and gradually recede from Mexican territory. It may weaken from Category 3 to Category 2 by Wednesday evening and further weaken to Category 1 by Thursday morning.
- Q: When did the Pacific huracane season start? The Pacific huracane season began on May 15th, two weeks before the Atlantic huracane season.
