Tourist towns in Mexico at risk. Soldiers on standby
The atmosphere in Mexico has been fairly tense these past few days. It can be attributed to Hurricane Norma, which is heading towards the country. With strong winds along the coastline, waves can potentially reach up to 16 feet. Over 6,500 soldiers are currently on standby.
On Thursday evening, October 19th, Hurricane Norma was approximately 242 miles from the Baja California Peninsula on the western coast of Mexico. The storm is incredibly strong, as it was assigned a category four on a five-point scale. Gusts caused by the hurricane can reach up to 130 mph.
Hurricane Norma will hit the western coast of Mexico
The element is, according to the announcements, set to hit land on Saturday, October 21. The US National Hurricane Center has announced that the hurricane is approaching its peak intensity. Additionally, in this case, greater than usual uncertainty in forecasting the trajectory and intensity of rainfall has been determined.
The storm is most likely going to hit the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the popular resorts San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are located. Heavy rainfall, winds reaching up to approx. 62 mph, water spouts, and waves up to approx. 16 ft. high are predicted in almost all of southwestern Mexico.
The authorities in Mexico have decided to activate the national emergency plan in response to the approaching exceptionally strong hurricane. It will be managed by the army. Currently, over 6,5 thousand soldiers are on standby.
Tourists staying on the western coast should be cautious
Hurricane Norma is another disaster that visited western Mexico this month. Last week, the country had to deal with Lidia, a hurricane which caused two deaths in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.
Tourists who are currently in Mexico should exercise extreme caution. Those most at risk are people visiting the western coast. It is absolutely necessary to follow the army's orders.
