Lidia gained strength and transitioned from a tropical storm to a hurricane during the early hours of Saturday, October 7, dangerously approaching the Mexican coast.
According to information from Conagua, Hurricane Lidia is still moving south of Baja California Sur. Its large circulation will cause heavy rains in Baja California Sur and reinforce the chances of heavy rains in the following states:
– Nayarit
– Jalisco
– Colima
– Michoacán
STATES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE LIDIA!
According to Conagua’s report, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Baja California Sur will be the first states affected by Hurricane Lidia along the Mexican coast.
Heavy rains with intense isolated downpours (75 to 150 mm) are forecast for Jalisco and Nayarit.
Michoacán and Colima will experience heavy rains with very heavy isolated downpours (50 to 75 mm).
In addition, Baja California Sur will have intervals of showers with heavy isolated rainfall (25 to 50 mm).
According to Conagua, precautions should be taken by the general population in the mentioned states due to the passage of Hurricane Lidia.
“Extreme precautions should be taken by the general population in the areas of the mentioned states due to rainfall, wind, and waves (including maritime navigation) and follow the recommendations issued by the authorities of the National Civil Protection System in each entity,” the organization informed.
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