Hey there, San Miguel community! Buckle up because we’ve got some stormy news brewing down south. Hurricane Erick, currently huffing and puffing as a Category 4 hurricane, is on a collision course with Mexico’s Pacific coast. As of early Thursday morning, it was clocking in at 110 kilometers off the coast of Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca, boasting winds that could easily put your hair dryer to shame—230 kilometers per hour to be exact.
This bad boy has officially turned “extremely dangerous,” according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The winds are reaching maximum speeds of 230 kilometers per hour, with gusts even whipping up to 275 kilometers per hour. So yeah, you could say it’s a bit breezy out there.
As the day unfolds, torrential rains and towering waves are expected to drench Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas. We’re talking downpours that could make your local shower feel like a sprinkle, and waves tall enough to give Jaws a run for his money.
The smart folks at the National Meteorological Service aren’t just standing around; they’re issuing warnings like they’re going out of style. They’ve set up a prevention zone for hurricane winds stretching from Acapulco to Puerto Ángel, and a caution zone from Acapulco to Técpan de Galeana. If you’re in those areas—stay sharp and pay attention to those pesky weather updates.
Reports indicate that Erick’s hurricane eye is around 28 kilometers in diameter, so let’s keep our fingers crossed (and maybe our umbrellas handy) that it doesn’t head directly our way. The powerful storm is projected to make landfall between Lagunas de Chacahua and Punta Maldonado later today, and forecasters are raising the alarm about possible landslides and flooding in the mountainous regions.
So, what’s our takeaway from this weather rollercoaster? Stay safe, stay informed, and don’t be the person who tries to outrun a hurricane. We’re all in this together, folks! Keep those lines of communication open with family and friends. Let’s hope that Hurricane Erick runs out of steam before he gets too close.
That’s all for now, San Miguel! Stay tuned for more updates, and maybe grab a coffee while we’re at it. Catch you later!
