Mexico on High Alert as Tropical Cyclone Threatens Heavy Rains

Mexico Braces for First Tropical Cyclone of Season: Heavy Rains and Maritime Warnings Issued MEXICO CITY – Mexico's Pacific coast is bracing for the arrival of the first tropical cyclone of the season, a weather system currently labeled a tropical depression that could intensify into Tropical Storm Alvin. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across at least 13 states, including intense downpours in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. The state of Oaxaca has already suspended maritime activities, according to the Civil Protection Coordination, due to predicted high waves and electrical storms. "The Civil Protection Coordination of Oaxaca has recommended suspending maritime activities in the state," reports Latinus journalist, adding that they are warning of "marine trombas, high waves, and choppy seas in Huatulco." Residents and tourists are urged to stay away from beaches. The storm is moving with sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 75 kilometers per hour. Satellite imagery shows widespread cloud cover across a significant portion of the country. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents to take necessary precautions.