Introduction to Hurricane “Flossie”
Hurricane “Flossie” has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, according to Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA). As of the latest update, “Flossie” was moving northwest at 17 kilometers per hour, with sustained maximum winds of 155 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 195 kilometers per hour.
Current Location and Path
“Flossie” was approximately 245 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, and 740 kilometers southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. The storm’s strongest bands and associated moisture will continue to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, as well as the western coast of Guerrero.
Impact on Regions
- Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán: Expect gusts of 100 to 120 kilometers per hour along the coasts. Heavy rainfall (150 to 250 millimeters) and significant wave heights (5 to 6 meters) are also anticipated.
- Sinaloa (western sierra and south), Nayarit (north, western sierra, and south), Jalisco (west, coast, and south), and Guerrero (southwest): Intense rainfall is expected, with potential for severe flooding and landslides.
- Guerrero (southwestern coast): Wave heights of 3.5 to 4.5 meters are expected along the western coast.
Warnings and Precautions
CONAGUA has issued a preventive zone from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco, and a vigilance zone from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, to the east of Punta San Telmo, and from the north of Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.
Authorities are urging the public to heed warnings from the National Meteorological Service and follow recommendations from local civil protection agencies. Heavy rainfall may cause landslides, rising river and stream levels, as well as overflows and flooding.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of Hurricane “Flossie”? It has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with sustained maximum winds of 155 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 195 kilometers per hour.
- Where is “Flossie” located and where is it heading? The hurricane is approximately 245 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, and 740 kilometers southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. It is moving northwest at 17 kilometers per hour.
- Which regions will be affected by “Flossie”? Coastal areas of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Sinaloa (western sierra and south), Nayarit (north, western sierra, and south), Jalisco (west, coast, and south), Guerrero (southwest), and the southwestern coast of Guerrero will experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, and significant wave heights.
- What precautions should people take? Authorities advise the public to pay attention to warnings from the National Meteorological Service and follow recommendations from local civil protection agencies. Be prepared for potential landslides, rising river and stream levels, overflows, and flooding due to heavy rainfall.
