National Hurricane Center Eyes Tropical Storm as it Nears Mexico
MEXICO - The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on a new tropical depression forming near the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Dubbed Tropical Depression Three-E, the storm is currently hovering just south of Salina Cruz, Mexico, and will likely bring heavy rains across southern Guatemala and the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.
“The primary hazard associated with this system is heavy rainfall, which will likely lead to flash flooding and mudslides, especially in regions of mountainous terrain,” said Richard Pasch, Senior Hurricane Specialist with National Hurricane Center in the organization’s latest update. “The eastern portion of the Tropical Storm Warning could be discontinued later today if the cyclone continues moving away from the area.”
As of today, a Tropical Storm warning is in effect for the areas on the Pacific coast of southeastern Mexico, from Boca De Pijijiapan to Punta Maldonado. Depression Three-E is expected to move inland along the coast of southern Mexico by early Tuesday.
The Hurricane Center predicts the depression to produce rainfall of between 5 to 10 inches across Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero, even hitting 20 inches in some isolated areas. This rainfall will also extend into Tabasco, Veracruz, and Guatemala, which will likely see between 3 to 5 inches.
Those located in Mexico should keep a look out for flash floods and mudslides as the storm continues. AndNowUKnow will continue to update you as soon as additional facts are released.
