Introduction
The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) in Mexico has issued a warning about Hurricane Priscila (Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale), which is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in at least five Mexican states. This storm system, currently located 460 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 770 kilometers south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, is moving north-northwest at 6 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h.
Rainfall Predictions
- Torrencial: Michoacán (coastal and western regions)
- Intense: Jalisco (coastal and eastern regions), Colima, and Guerrero (western and coastal areas)
- Very Strong: Nayarit
- Showers: Baja California Sur (coastal and southern regions)
Wind and Wave Warnings
CONAGUA predicts wind gusts of 80 to 100 kilometers per hour (km/h) along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. Winds of 40 to 50 km/h are expected along the western coast of Guerrero. Additionally, wave heights of 4 to 5 meters are anticipated along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, and 2.5 to 3.5 meters along the western coast of Guerrero.
Zone of Vigilance
In coordination with the National Hurricane Center in the United States, CONAGUA has established a zone of vigilance for potential effects of tropical storm winds from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit.
Safety Measures and Impact
CONAGUA emphasizes that the heavy rainfall could lead to thunderstorms, causing flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in low-lying areas of the mentioned states. Furthermore, strong winds may uproot trees and outdoor advertisements. To ensure public safety, CONAGUA advises residents to heed the warnings from the Mexican Meteorological National Service (SMN), follow recommendations from local civil protection authorities, and exercise extreme caution against strong winds and high waves.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of Hurricane Priscila? The hurricane is currently located 460 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 770 kilometers south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. It is moving north-northwest at 6 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h.
- Which states will be affected by heavy rainfall? Michoacán (coastal and western regions), Jalisco (coastal and eastern regions), Colima, Guerrero (western and coastal areas), and Nayarit will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- What wind and wave warnings have been issued? Wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. Winds of 40 to 50 km/h are anticipated along the western coast of Guerrero. Wave heights of 4 to 5 meters are predicted along the coasts of Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, and 2.5 to 3.5 meters along the western coast of Guerrero.
- What safety measures should residents take? Residents are advised to follow the warnings from the SMN, adhere to recommendations from local civil protection authorities, and exercise extreme caution against strong winds and high waves.
