LIVE: Hurricane Milton Now a ‘Monster’: Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5

According to Conagua, the arrival of the hurricane will bring very intense rains to Campeche and Yucatán, and very heavy rains to Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

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10:50 AM

Alert in Yucatán Due to ‘Milton’

Due to the effects of ‘Milton,’ the government of Yucatán has decided to suspend non-essential activities in the state starting this Monday at 1 PM.

“Except for hospitals, gas stations, supermarkets, and pharmacies,” said Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena.

Additionally, classes at all levels will be suspended on Tuesday, and a dry law will be in effect until further notice.

According to the governor, the greatest impact of Milton will be on the Yucatán coast, so he urged the population to follow the authorities’ recommendations and evacuate where necessary.

10:34 AM

How Milton Will Impact Mexico as a Category 5 Hurricane

The cyclone will cause intense rains, winds, and high waves in several states of Mexico.

Torrential Rains

– Yucatán

– Campeche

Intense Rains

– Puebla

– Veracruz

– Tabasco

– Quintana Roo

Heavy Rains

– Tamaulipas

– San Luis Potosí

– Hidalgo

– Tlaxcala

“Additionally, wind gusts of 150 to 180 km/h, waves of 5 to 7 meters high, and possible formation of waterspouts on the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán; wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h and waves of 3 to 5 meters high on the coasts of Veracruz and Tabasco; and wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h with waves of 2 to 4 meters high on the coasts of Tamaulipas and Quintana Roo,” says Conagua in its latest report.

10:22 AM

Milton’s Trajectory According to Conagua

As of 10:20 AM, the hurricane is located 160 km northwest of Celestún and 200 km west of Progreso, in Yucatán, according to Conagua.

08:30 AM

‘Milton’ Rapidly Escalated in Category

The hurricane escalated within hours. Previously, on Sunday night, the Government of Mexico had it classified as Category 1 and had already issued a warning for the Yucatán coast; however, during the early morning, it rose to Category 2 and then, within a few hours, to Categories 3, 4, and 5, causing rains from the southeast to the center of Mexico, from Yucatán to Puebla.

08:00 AM

Which States Will Milton Affect with Heavy Rains?

Hurricane Milton is coming strong… so take precautions, as intense rains are expected throughout the day.

According to Conagua, the center of the hurricane is currently located 235 km west-northwest of Celestún, and it warns of very intense rains in Campeche and Yucatán, and very heavy rains in Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

Additionally, the commission forecasts wind gusts of 100 to 120 km/h, waves of 3 to 5 meters high with possible formation of waterspouts on the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán, along with wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h with waves of 1 to 3 meters high on the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

Authorities recommend that the general population in the mentioned states take extreme precautions due to rain, wind, and waves (including maritime navigation).

LIVE: Hurricane Milton Now a ‘Monster’: Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5

According to Conagua, the arrival of the hurricane will bring very intense rains to Campeche and Yucatán, and very heavy rains to Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

Hurricane Milton intensified within hours. Credits: Pexels and Conagua

Live Developing News

10:50 AM

Alert in Yucatán Due to ‘Milton’

Due to the effects of ‘Milton,’ the government of Yucatán has decided to suspend non-essential activities in the state starting this Monday at 1 PM.

“Except for hospitals, gas stations, supermarkets, and pharmacies,” said Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena.

Additionally, classes at all levels will be suspended on Tuesday, and a dry law will be in effect until further notice.

According to the governor, the greatest impact of Milton will be on the Yucatán coast, so he urged the population to follow the authorities’ recommendations and evacuate where necessary.

10:34 AM

How Milton Will Impact Mexico as a Category 5 Hurricane

The cyclone will cause intense rains, winds, and high waves in several states of Mexico.

Torrential Rains

– Yucatán

– Campeche

Intense Rains

– Puebla

– Veracruz

– Tabasco

– Quintana Roo

Heavy Rains

– Tamaulipas

– San Luis Potosí

– Hidalgo

– Tlaxcala

“Additionally, wind gusts of 150 to 180 km/h, waves of 5 to 7 meters high, and possible formation of waterspouts on the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán; wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h and waves of 3 to 5 meters high on the coasts of Veracruz and Tabasco; and wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h with waves of 2 to 4 meters high on the coasts of Tamaulipas and Quintana Roo,” says Conagua in its latest report.

10:22 AM

Milton’s Trajectory According to Conagua

As of 10:20 AM, the hurricane is located 160 km northwest of Celestún and 200 km west of Progreso, in Yucatán, according to Conagua.

08:30 AM

‘Milton’ Rapidly Escalated in Category

The hurricane escalated within hours. Previously, on Sunday night, the Government of Mexico had it classified as Category 1 and had already issued a warning for the Yucatán coast; however, during the early morning, it rose to Category 2 and then, within a few hours, to Categories 3, 4, and 5, causing rains from the southeast to the center of Mexico, from Yucatán to Puebla.

08:00 AM

Which States Will Milton Affect with Heavy Rains?

Hurricane Milton is coming strong… so take precautions, as intense rains are expected throughout the day.

According to Conagua, the center of the hurricane is currently located 235 km west-northwest of Celestún, and it warns of very intense rains in Campeche and Yucatán, and very heavy rains in Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

Additionally, the commission forecasts wind gusts of 100 to 120 km/h, waves of 3 to 5 meters high with possible formation of waterspouts on the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán, along with wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h with waves of 1 to 3 meters high on the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

Authorities recommend that the general population in the mentioned states take extreme precautions due to rain, wind, and waves (including maritime navigation).

Source: Radio Formula