A powerful interaction between Tropical Storm Flossie and the monsoon trough is expected to bring strong winds, massive waves, and a high potential for waterspouts to the central Pacific coast of Mexico. The National Meteorological Service warned that gusts could reach up to 100 km/h (62 mph), while waves are forecasted to reach heights of five to six meters (16 to 20 feet) from Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
The rough conditions will make navigation extremely challenging for small boats and have prompted the Port Authority to restrict access to coastal areas. The Navy has issued precautionary warnings to over a thousand coastal fishermen and deployed Marine Infantry brigades to patrol beach areas and prevent onlookers from putting themselves in harm’s way.
As the tide rises, flooding is expected to occur in inlets, with surf breaks that could exceed the containment barriers set up by residents. Specialists from the UNAM Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology warned that swells of this magnitude can move rocks and carry plant debris up to 40 meters inland, affecting palapa restaurants and unprotected boardwalks.
State Civil Protection has recommended evacuating beach areas starting at 1:00 p.m. and advised against attempting improvised rescues in the event of a washout. Authorities also warned that gusts could bring down billboards and fragile branches, with crews from the CFE on standby to address power outages.
Coastal highways such as Highway 200 Acapulco–Lázaro Cárdenas may experience intermittent closures due to debris and flooding, with the Feliciano–La Mira stretch considered the most vulnerable. The effects of Flossie are expected to intensify at dusk and gradually diminish early Tuesday morning.
Authorities urge the public to follow official updates and avoid spreading rumors that could overload emergency lines.
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