Mexico Under Hurricane Warnings As Hurricane Beatriz Moves North

While the northern and central parts of Mexico are experiencing a deadly heatwave, the Pacific Coast is experiencing a hurricane as Tropical Storm Beatriz has now been upgraded to Hurricane Beatriz.

According to the Weather Channel, Hurricane Watch warnings have now been issued for several areas in Western Mexico. This includes Bahia de Banderas, where the popular tourist town of Puerto Vallarta is located. Other areas to the south are also affected, including Manzanillo and Zihuatanejo.

Meteorologists also warned that storm surges might possibly happen in the above-mentioned areas. Heavy rain is expected around southwestern Mexico as Hurricane Beatriz passes through that area. Officials adviced the public to take extra caution, as flash floods might happen in areas near bodies of water, as well as landslides in areas of higher terrain.

The eye of the hurricane is reportedly close to shore and is expected to move over parts of the Pacific Coast. It is expected to affect other areas of Mexico, bringing rain to some areas, including Guerrero state and even as far north as Sinaloa state.

Hurricane Beatriz Rapidly Getting Stronger as It Passes by Mexico

So far, Hurricane Beatriz has been located near Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, which is about 70 miles southeast of Manzanillo. Fox Weather reports that it is getting stronger now as its maximum sustained winds have increased to 85 mph with higher gusts.

The Pacific hurricane is expected to grow in strength, as it previously was a tropical storm when it was first identified by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It is still a Category 1 hurricane as of writing.

The storm is currently moving along the Mexican Pacific coast, heading northwest at the moment. It is expected to hit the southern portion of Baja California by early next week. There is some good news though as it is expected to weaken by the time it reaches Baja California Sur.

Weather experts say that hurricane-force winds, which are around 74 mph or stronger, are expected where hurricane watch warnings have been issued. These are expected to happen in those areas through Saturday. Around eight inches of rain is also expected in some places, along with some rough seas and possible rip currents that could make sea travel even harder as Beatriz passes by.

National Hurricane Center Monitoring a Second Pacific Hurricane Called Adrian

There is another Pacific hurricane near Mexico called Hurricane Adrian, It was the first hurricane of the 2023 Eastern Pacific season but it poses no threat of going inland. It was a Category 1 hurricane last Wednesday but was seen moving towards the Pacific where it is expected to weaken due to the colder temperatures.

Hurricane Adrian is expected to continue moving deeper into the Pacific Ocean with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. It was last spotted about 410 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, according to the Associated Press.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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