Hurricane Flossie remains a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, moving west-northwestward as it gradually weakens. Its broad circulation continues to cause indirect effects in the west and northwest of the country, including Baja California Sur.
At 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, Flossie was located 360 km west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 470 km south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts of up to 220 km/h (137 mph).
Effects on Land
Despite its distance from the coast, the hurricane will generate heavy rainfall in areas of Sinaloa (mountains and south) and Nayarit, as well as showers in Colima, Jalisco (coast and south), and Baja California Sur (central and south).
Additionally, sustained winds of 30 to 40 km/h (18 to 25 mph), with gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph), and high waves of 2.5 to 3.5 meters (8 to 11 feet) are expected along the coasts of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, and Colima.
Hurricane Flossie’s Path
According to the National Meteorological Service, Flossie will continue to weaken in the coming hours as it moves over cooler waters. It is expected to cease direct impact on the country this afternoon.
The forecast indicates that the system will gradually decrease in intensity:
July 2, 12:00 PM: Category 2, 400 km south of Cabo San Lucas
July 3, 12:00 AM: Category 1, 310 km south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas
July 3, 12:00 PM: Tropical storm, 320 km southwest of Cabo San Lucas
July 4, 12:00 AM: Subtropical storm, 340 km south-southwest of Cabo San Lázaro
July 5, 12:00 AM: Low pressure, 525 km west-southwest of Cabo San Lázaro
Recommendations
Authorities from the National Civil Protection System urge residents of coastal areas to exercise extreme caution due to possible rain, strong wind gusts, and high waves, and to heed civil protection calls in each state.
Source: tribunademexico
