Sunday 20 October 2013

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Eastern Pacific:

Tropical Storm Raymond has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico.

Raymond had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) early Sunday and was located about 185 miles (300 kms) south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico. It was moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 kph).

Forecasters say Raymond is expected to slowly approach the southern coast of Mexico late Monday or Tuesday and then begin to meander. Raymond is expected to become a hurricane in the coming 48 hours.

Forecasters warn heavy rainfall is possible along the south-central Mexican coast in coming days and could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. A tropical storm watch is in effect from Acapulco to Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico.

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