Overview and Relevance
Hurricane Barbara, classified as Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, is currently located approximately 230 kilometers southwest of Playa Perula, Jalisco, and 280 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, according to Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
Hurricane Barbara’s Current Status
As of 3:00 PM local time, CONAGUA reported that Hurricane Barbara maintains maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (km/h), with gusts up to 150 km/h, and is moving northwest at 17 km/h.
Rainfall and Strong Winds Warnings
CONAGUA warned that heavy rainfall (25 to 50 millimeters [mm]) will continue in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, while moderate rainfall (5 to 25 mm) is expected in Nayarit. These conditions will generate significant wave heights ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 meters (m) along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, and 1.5 to 2.5 m along the coasts of Nayarit.
Landslide Alert
CONAGUA urged civil protection authorities to monitor the evolving precipitation situation, as it may cause landslides, increased river and stream levels, and potential overflows and flooding in low-lying areas of the mentioned states.
The commission advised the public to heed warnings from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) and follow recommendations from civil protection authorities.
Formation of Tropical Storm Cosme Threatens Baja California Sur
Mexican authorities reported the formation of Tropical Storm Cosme, located southwest of the Pacific Mexican waters, roughly 975 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, and 1,600 kilometers southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.
According to the SMN, Cosme has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h and is moving northwest at 15 km/h. Due to its current position, it does not affect national territory.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Hurricane Barbara’s current status? Hurricane Barbara, classified as Category 1, is currently located approximately 230 kilometers southwest of Playa Perula, Jalisco, and 280 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima. It maintains maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h with gusts up to 150 km/h and is moving northwest at 17 km/h.
- Which states are under alerts and why? Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit are under alerts due to expected heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential landslides, river overflows, and flooding in low-lying areas.
- What is Tropical Storm Cosme’s current status? Tropical Storm Cosme has formed southwest of the Pacific Mexican waters, located roughly 975 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, and 1,600 kilometers southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco. It has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h with gusts up to 140 km/h and is moving northwest at 15 km/h.
- Does Tropical Storm Cosme pose a threat to Mexico? At its current position, Tropical Storm Cosme does not affect national territory.
