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Tropical Storm Narda Tracks Off Mexico With Heavy Rains Along Pacific Coast

Forecasters expect rapid strengthening to hurricane intensity within two days, prompting coastal alerts for flooding and dangerous surf.

Overview

  • By mid‑morning Monday, Narda was about 260 km south-southwest of Zihuatanejo with sustained winds near 85 km/h, gusts up to 100 km/h, moving west-northwest around 20 km/h.
  • Official forecasts from SMN and the U.S. NHC project a hurricane by Tuesday as the center stays offshore on a west‑northwest path.
  • Rain bands are delivering intense rainfall in Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco with risks of landslides, urban flooding and rising rivers and arroyos.
  • Marine hazards include waves of 2.5–3.5 m along Michoacán and Guerrero coasts and 1.5–2.5 m for Colima and Jalisco, with strong coastal gusts.
  • State protection agencies have issued precautionary advisories and urged residents to follow civil protection guidance, with no direct landfall indicated in current guidance.