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Tropical Storm Howard: which states will be most affected by the weather

Written in TRENDS the 8/8/2022 · 09:44 hs

Las Tropical storms They are formed due to the continuous increase of the winds, since they reach sustained speeds that go from 63 to 118 kilometers per hour. When these velocities arise, the clouds are distributed in a spiral pattern and sometimes the cyclones can reach a intensity that allows experts to name this natural phenomenon as a tropical storm.

The tormenta tropical Howard It currently presents maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour, gusts of 85 kilometers per hour and is moving northwest at 19 kilometers per hour, causing heavy rains and flooding in some states of the Mexican Republic, including the metropolitan capital, However, there are some other entities what will be the most affected before the passage of this storm and here we are going to tell you what those states are.

Which states will be affected by Tropical Storm Howard?

have been predicted strong rains that can generate some landslides, increase in the level of rivers and lakes, overflows and floods in some areas of the country, for which the population is urged to heed the warnings of the National Meteorological Service, the National Water Comission and of the different municipal and state authorities, in the event of any incident, as well as Civil Protection.

Virtually all coastal states are affected by the presence of a tropical storm, but, although this meteorological phenomenon is not yet considered an event that endangers our national territory, it will cause heavy rains in different parts of the nation. Tropical storm Howard, which formed this Sunday, from tropical depression nine-E, in the Mexican Pacific, will mainly affect the south of the Baja California Peninsula.

According to the report of the National Meteorological Service (SMN), this storm will cause very heavy rains of 25 to 75 millimeters in the west of the country. According to reports, at 4:00 p.m. local time, Howard was 595 kilometers south of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur and 695 kilometers west-southwest of Manzanillo, Colima. This storm has generated gusts of wind between 50 and 60 kilometers per hour and waves between 1 and 2 meters high in Baja California Sur and Jaliscoso you should take precautions, in case you have planned a trip to these destinations.

What to do in a tropical storm?

The recommendations for travelers and vacationers who are facing a risk situation due to a tropical storm, can take some measures to avoid an incident during this season of hurricanes in mexico.

  1. be psyched that things might not go according to our plans, but avoid putting ourselves at risk.
  2. Take out medical insurance traveler to use if necessary.
  3. Pack a first aid kit, a battery-powered radio and a flashlight, if you already have your trip planned and tickets ready.
  4. review the protocols that the lodging site of your choice has and follow the instructions of the staff.
  5. Take advantage of technology to download weather applications and activate alerts in the area you are going to visit.
  6. If you don’t have plans to go out this season, choose to visit your coastal destination posteriorly.

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