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Tropical Storm Dalila Brings Heavy Rain and Hazardous Surf to Mexico’s Pacific Coast

A watch covers Manzanillo to Tecpan De Galeana, with up to nine inches of rain forecast along the coast.

This map from the NHC shows the predicted path for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four-E, which is soon expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Dalila.
A map from the National Hurricane Center shows possible rainfall amounts in Mexico this weekend.
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Dalila. Credit Goes-19, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers. Acquired at 15:40 UTC on June 13, 2025.

Overview

  • The National Hurricane Center designated the system as Tropical Storm Dalila on June 13, with sustained winds of 40 mph and a trajectory moving parallel to Mexico’s southwestern shore.
  • Forecasters predict rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Guerrero, Michoacán and Colima through Sunday morning, with localized amounts reaching up to 9 inches near the coast.
  • Tropical storm watches are in effect from Manzanillo east to Tecpan De Galeana, targeting coastal communities at highest risk from heavy rains.
  • Swells generated by Dalila are expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the Pacific coast over the weekend.
  • Dalila is forecast to veer westward into cooler Pacific waters over the weekend, weakening to a post-tropical depression by Monday.