| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Marie | A powerful storm that reached Category 2 strength near Baja California Sur, Mexico. |
| Baja California Sur | A state in Mexico located on the southern part of the Baja California Peninsula. |
| Conagua | The National Water Commission of Mexico, responsible for water management. |
Hurricane Marie became a Category 2 storm off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, bringing heavy rain and flooding. Ports were closed and schools were shut down as the storm approached. According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), Marie was located 885 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas, moving with winds of up to 155 km/h.
Hurricane Marie caused intense rains in northwestern Mexico, affecting states like Sinaloa and Nayarit. Civil protection urged people to stay safe and follow emergency guidelines. The storm created high waves, making it dangerous for small boats. Authorities closed ports in San José del Cabo and Magdalena Bay.
The main threat from Marie was its vast cloud bands, which could lead to more rain and flooding in coastal areas. In Los Cabos, school activities were canceled as a precaution. Cabo San Lucas had already experienced strong winds and rain while Marie was still a tropical storm.
Famous musician Sammy Hagar, who owns a club in Cabo, shared on Instagram that the storm caused significant damage. He praised the community for quickly organizing cleanup efforts. Besides Marie, weather systems like Tropical Wave Number 36 also contributed to heavy rains in Veracruz and other states.
Conagua predicted that Hurricane Marie would weaken to a Category 1 storm as it moved farther out to sea. Even when downgraded to a tropical storm, it might still affect weather patterns in Mexico into the following week.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | Huracán |
| Category | Categoría |
| Community | Comunidad |
Time to discuss
- What precautions should people take during a hurricane?
- How can communities help each other recover from storm damage?
- Why is it important for authorities to issue warnings during extreme weather?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph.
- Describe how Hurricane Marie affected Baja California Sur.
- Explain the role of Conagua during the storm.
