Tropical storm expected to become hurricane before hitting pacific coast
Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean near southern Mexico and is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday.
As of now, the storm is located 430 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, moving west-northwest at 12 mph.
A hurricane watch is in effect for the Pacific coast from Bahia De Huatulco to Punta Maldonado, indicating possible hurricane conditions within 48 hours.
A tropical storm watch is also in effect further south, from Salina Cruz to Bahia De Huatulco.
Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, with potential flooding, mudslides, and coastal flooding due to storm surge.
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Tropical storm expected to become hurricane before hitting pacific coast
Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean near southern Mexico and is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday. As of now, the storm is located 430 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, moving west-northwest at 12 mph. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Pacific coast from Bahia De Huatulco to Punta Maldonado, indicating possible hurricane conditions within 48 hours. A tropical storm watch is also in effect further south, from Salina Cruz to Bahia De Huatulco. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, with potential flooding, mudslides, and coastal flooding due to storm surge.
The Independent
4 hours ago
- The Independent
Tropical Storm in the Pacific is expected to become a hurricane
A tropical storm named Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean near southern Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm, located approximately 430 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, currently has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It is moving west-northwest at 12 mph and is predicted to approach the coast by late Wednesday. A hurricane watch has been issued for the Pacific coast from Bahia De Huatulco in Oaxaca state to Punta Maldonado. This means that hurricane conditions, with winds exceeding 74 mph, are possible within the next 48 hours. Additionally, a tropical storm watch is in effect further south, from Salina Cruz to Bahia De Huatulco. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, with lighter rainfall in Chiapas, Tabasco, and Veracruz states, as well as parts of El Salvador and Guatemala. The National Hurricane Center warns that this rainfall may lead to flooding and mudslides, and storm surge could cause coastal flooding.
The Independent
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- The Independent
Tropical Storm Erick in the Pacific near southern Mexico is expected to become a hurricane
Tropical Storm Erick formed early Tuesday near southern Mexico in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was about 430 miles (692 kilometers) southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 kph), the Miami-based center said. It was forecast to approach the coast by late Wednesday. Erick was moving west-northwest at 12 mph (19 kph). A hurricane watch was posted for a stretch of the Pacific coast from Bahia De Huatulco in Oaxaca state to Punta Maldonado. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions with winds exceeding 74 mph (119 kph) are possible in the area within two days. A tropical storm watch was in effect further south from Salina Cruz to Bahia De Huatulco. Heavy rainfall was forecast for parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero with lighter amounts in Chiapas, Tabasco and Veracruz states as well as parts of El Salvador and Guatemala. The rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, the center said, and storm surge could produce coastal flooding.
