Overview and Key Player
Tormenta tropical Flossie is strengthening off the Pacific coast of Mexico and could become a Category 1 hurricane between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The Mexican National Weather Service reports that Flossie is located 360 km south-southwest of Acapulco, Guerrero, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gusts up to 85 km/h, moving west-northwest at 13 km/h.
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, has issued a warning on social media urging people to take extra precautions.
Forecast and Impact
- Oaxaca: torrential rains (150 to 250 mm)
- Guerrero and Michoacán: intense rains (75 to 150 mm)
- Winds: sustained 50 to 60 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h along the coasts of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
- Waves: 3.0 to 4.0 meters high along the southern coasts.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco. Authorities advise the public, especially maritime navigation, to exercise extreme caution.
Class Suspension in Guerrero
In response to the threat posed by tormenta tropical Flossie, the Guerrero state government and its Secretariat of Education have announced the suspension of academic and administrative classes at all public and private levels for Monday, June 30, in the following regions:
- Acapulco
- Costa Chica
- Costa Grande
- Sierra
The aim is to ensure the safety of students, educators, and families. The school community is advised to stay informed through official channels and adhere to protection civil instructions.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is tormenta tropical Flossie? Tormenta tropical Flossie is a storm system currently moving along Mexico’s Pacific coast, with the potential to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane.
- Why are classes suspended in Guerrero? Classes have been suspended to protect students, educators, and families from the potential dangers posed by tormenta tropical Flossie.
- What areas will be affected by the storm? Areas expected to experience significant impacts include Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacán, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves along the southern coasts.
- What precautions should people take? Authorities advise exercising extreme caution, staying informed through official channels, and adhering to protection civil instructions.
