Hurricane Agatha could hit southern Mexico this Monday (30), according to the latest projection by the National Hurricane Center. According to the entity, strong winds and rain are expected to increase throughout the day.
The cyclone is currently 110 kilometers southwest of Puerto Ángel, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h.
Agatha rapidly intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was approaching major hurricane status as it moved towards the southern coast of Mexico on Sunday night. This is the first hurricane of the Eastern Pacific season.
The hurricane is now close to becoming a Category 3 and is expected to continue to gain strength before making landfall Monday night near Salina Cruz, Mexico.
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Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Salina Cruz east of Boca de Pijijiapan and Lagunas de Chacahua west of Punta Maldonado.
Tropical storm conditions were expected in southern Mexico on Sunday night and the possibility of a hurricane remains in the alert area on Monday (30).
“The storm surge can produce coastal flooding east of where the center (of the hurricane) passes the coast in areas of land winds,” the National Hurricane Center said. “Storm tide can be accompanied by large, destructive waves.”
In addition to the storm, heavy rains from Agatha will hit parts of southern Mexico Sunday through Tuesday night.
“The heaviest rain is forecast throughout the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where 10 to 16 inches (25 to 40 centimeters) are expected, but isolated totals of up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) are possible,” the official said.
After crossing land, the remaining low of a dissipated Agatha could resurface in the southern Gulf of Mexico by mid-week.
The National Hurricane Center highlighted a 30% chance of development in the next five days across the region.
Source: CNN Brasil
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