The National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported that Tropical Storm Ivo has formed south of the coast of Guerrero in the Pacific Ocean.
At 3:00 p.m., its center was located at 310 kph (190 mph) southeast of Acapulco, Guerrero, and 460 kph (280 mph) southeast of Zihuatanejo.
According to information from Conagua, it is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph (40 mph), gusts of 85 kph (52 mph), and moving west-northwest at 35 kph (22 mph).
Will there be any impact in Mexico?
Due to this storm, meteorological authorities reported that torrential rains are expected in Guerrero and Oaxaca.
The rains could be accompanied by lightning, rising river and stream levels, landslides, and flooding.
The population has been urged to take extreme precautions due to the expected winds and waves, and, of course, to heed the recommendations of Civil Protection.
What are the upcoming tropical storms?
In total, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua), between 29 and 37 named storms are estimated for this year.
The expected cyclones are:
Juliette
Kiko
Lorena
Mario
Narda
Octave
Priscila
Raymond
Sonia
Tico
Velma
Wallis
Xina
York
Zelda
What is a tropical storm?
According to the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), this phenomenon forms when a warm, humid air mass with strong winds spirals around a central area.
Tropical cyclones are divided into three types, depending on the maximum sustained wind speeds (MSW) they generate:
When their winds are less than 63 km/h (39 mph), they are called tropical depressions; when they are between 63 and 118 km/h (39 and 73 mph), they are tropical storms, and when they have winds greater than 118 km/h (73 mph), they reach hurricane status.
What to do during a tropical storm?
It is important to locate the nearest temporary shelter; pack a bag with important documents and belongings; and, of course, follow the recommendations of Civil Protection (CP).
Likewise, any problems with your home (holes, drainpipes, windows, or doors) should be fixed.
Source: milenio
