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Flossie is now a Category 1 hurricane

  • Redacción
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Although there is no official maritime alert from BCS, Conagua has warned that even if the hurricane does not make landfall, its bands will leave very heavy to intense rains , winds and high waves next Thursday and Friday.

Flossie
Flossie

Trajectory and evolution


  • Formation and Intensification: Flossie became a Category 1 hurricane on the night of Monday, June 30, with sustained winds of 100 km/h ( 62 mph ) and gusts of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) . It is expected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, July 2.


  • General direction and trajectory The storm is moving northwest at about 17 km/h , skirting the Mexican Pacific coast—mainly Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco—without touching land, and continues its parallel course off the Peninsula.

  • Influence on Baja California Sur It is forecast that by Friday, July 4 , Flossie will be located off the western coast of Baja California Sur, already weakened to a tropical storm , but still with clouds and heavy rains.


  • Rainfall Heavy to very heavy rains are expected (unspecified amount, but with potential for local thunderstorms) caused by the cloud bands of the system


  • Waves and wind High waves are expected on the coasts, with strong winds , although the center of the hurricane will remain over the sea.


  • Weakening upon arrival The passage through cooler waters and the shear environment will cause the system to gradually weaken once it reaches the region

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  • Flossie is rapidly intensifying in the Pacific, reaching Category 2 status on Wednesday, July 2 .


  • For Thursday and Friday , although weakened, it will continue parallel to Baja California Sur , bringing heavy rains , high waves and winds .


  • No direct impact is expected, but adverse conditions are expected: caution in coastal areas, possible high waves and heavy rain .


Official alerts and notices

  • The National Meteorological Service (SMN) and Conagua issued tropical storm warning zones from Punta San Telmo (Michoacán) to Playa Pérula (Jalisco) , in effect while Flossie increases its power to a category 1 or 2 hurricane.


  • Although there is no official maritime alert from BCS, Conagua has warned that even if the hurricane does not make landfall, its bands will leave very heavy to intense rains , winds and high waves next Thursday and Friday.


  • The National Civil Protection Coordination and the BCS authorities have already activated the Municipal Civil Protection Councils in Los Cabos, La Paz and other municipalities, meeting continuously to implement preventive measures and review shelters.


Recommendations

  • Stay informed through official channels (SMN, Conagua, municipal Civil Protection).


  • Ready shelters : If you are in stream areas or low-lying areas, check the location of prepared temporary shelters.


  • Daily precautions :

    • Avoid beach activities during high waves.

    • Secure outdoor objects and keep windows and roofs well secured.

    • Prepare an emergency bucket with drinking water, non-perishable food, medication, and a flashlight.


  • Port closures may affect navigation; check if you're a fisherman or sailor.

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