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Tropical Storm Narda Forms Off Mexico, Forecast to Strengthen Near Pacific Coast

Forecasts keep the system near Guerrero to Jalisco over the next two days, prompting preparedness advice from civil protection agencies.

Overview

  • The U.S. National Hurricane Center confirmed Narda formed on September 21 south of Mexico, locating its center near 14.7°N, 99.7°W about 390 km southeast of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
  • Maximum sustained winds are around 65 km/h as the storm moves northwest at roughly 17 km/h.
  • Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to about 110 km from the center.
  • The NHC projects strengthening over the next 48 hours with the possibility of hurricane intensity by Tuesday.
  • No coastal watches or warnings have been issued, but officials caution of heavy rain, elevated surf and localized flooding in Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco and urge steps such as identifying shelters, planning evacuation routes, securing homes and protecting key documents.