Overview and Relevance
Hurricane Flossie is moving closer to Manzanillo, Mexico, and is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane according to Mexico’s National Weather Service (SMN).
Flossie, currently a tropical storm, is located approximately 270 kilometers southwest of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and 320 kilometers southeast of Manzanillo, Colima. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to several Mexican states along its projected path.
Hurricane Warning and Precautions
The SMN has issued a hurricane watch from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco, and a tropical storm watch from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, to the east of Punta San Telmo and from the north of Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.
Authorities are warning residents to stay vigilant due to the potential for heavy rainfall, which could lead to landslides, rising river and stream levels, and flooding in low-lying areas of the affected states.
Expected Impacts
- Heavy Rainfall: The SMN predicts torrential rain (150-250 mm) along the Guerrero coast, intense rainfall (75-150 mm) in Colima, the west and south of Michoacán, the west and south of Jalisco, and the north and southwest of Oaxaca.
- Strong Winds: Wind speeds of 60-80 km/h with gusts up to 90-100 km/h are expected along the Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima coasts. Winds of 30-40 km/h with gusts up to 50-70 km/h are forecast for the Oaxaca and Jalisco coasts.
- High Waves: Significant wave heights of 5-6 meters are anticipated along the Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima coasts, with wave heights of 2.5-3.5 meters expected along the Oaxaca and Chiapas coasts.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the current status of Hurricane Flossie?
A: Hurricane Flossie is currently a tropical storm, but it is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane by tonight.
- Q: Which areas are under hurricane and tropical storm watches?
A: A hurricane watch is in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco. A tropical storm watch is issued from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, to the east of Punta San Telmo and from the north of Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.
- Q: What are the expected impacts of Hurricane Flossie?
A: Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves are anticipated along various coastal regions of Mexico. These conditions could lead to landslides, rising river and stream levels, and flooding in low-lying areas.
- Q: What should residents do to stay safe?
A: Residents are advised to follow the warnings and recommendations from the National Weather Service, the National Water Commission, and local civil protection authorities.
