| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Marie | A Category 2 hurricane affecting Baja California Sur and the Pacific coast with intense winds and rain. |
| 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 resource management. |
Hurricane Marie intensified to a Category 2 storm as it approached Baja California Sur, leading to the closure of ports and the suspension of school classes across the state. According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the hurricane was located 885 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas, bringing sustained winds of 155 km/h and gusts up to 195 km/h. The storm is moving west-northwest at 15 km/h.
A Tropical Cyclone Advisory has been issued, predicting heavy rains for Mexico’s northwestern coast, especially in Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. Authorities have cautioned the public to follow safety guidelines from the National Civil Protection System. Due to severe weather, maritime authorities have restricted navigation, closing ports to small vessels in areas like San José del Cabo and Magdalena Bay.
High waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters are expected along the western coast, posing additional risks. Conagua highlighted that Marie’s extensive cloud bands increase the potential for flooding in vulnerable areas, prompting Governor Víctor Manuel Castro to halt school activities in Los Cabos.
Previously, Cabo San Lucas experienced strong winds and rainfall when Marie was still a tropical storm. Musician Sammy Hagar, owner of Cabo Wabo Cantina, reported significant damage through social media, praising local authorities for their swift response to the flooding.
In addition to Hurricane Marie, other weather systems like the Mexican monsoon and Tropical Wave Number 36 are causing intense rains in Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Though Marie is expected to weaken to a Category 1 storm and potentially a tropical storm, the atmospheric instability will likely persist, interacting with low-pressure systems in Mexico’s interior in the coming days.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | Huracán |
| Category | Categoría |
| System | Sistema |
Time to discuss
- How can communities better prepare for hurricanes and other extreme weather events?
- What role do social media and public figures play in spreading awareness during natural disasters?
- Why is it important for governments to issue timely advisories during storms?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph.
- Describe the potential impacts of Hurricane Marie on Baja California Sur.
- Discuss how atmospheric instability can affect weather patterns even after a hurricane weakens.
