Mexico is on high alert in anticipation of the imminent arrival of two powerful hurricanes that will affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Hurricane John is already active in the Pacific Ocean, while potential tropical cyclone 9, which will become hurricane Heleneis approaching from the Atlantic. This situation has caused concern in various regions of the country, especially in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported on Monday, September 23, that Mexico will be “soaked” this week due to the precipitation caused by these meteorological phenomena. According to the most recent report, potential tropical cyclone 9 is located 205 kilometers south-southwest of Grand Cayman Island and 605 kilometers east-southeast of Punta Herrero, Quintana Roo.
According to the National Water Commission (Conagua), potential tropical cyclone 9 will strengthen in the next few hours and become tropical storm Helene. Experts had predicted a dangerous hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean in 2024, and Helene seems to confirm these predictions.
The SMN model estimates that Helene will become a tropical depression during the afternoon of Monday, September 23, and will become a tropical storm on Tuesday, September 24. Helene is expected to reach category 1 hurricane and impact northern Quintana Roo during the morning of Wednesday, September 25.
The SMN explained that after its possible landfall in Mexico, Helene will continue its path north towards Florida, in the United States, where it could impact as a category 2 hurricane. This situation has generated concern both in Mexico and in the United States, where preventive measures are already being taken.
According to the SMN, Helene’s trajectory is as follows: at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, as a tropical depression, 535 kilometers east of Punta Herrero, Quintana Roo; at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, as a tropical storm, 375 kilometers east-southeast of Cancún; and at 6:00 p.m., 190 kilometers east-southeast of Cancún.
By Wednesday, September 25, Helene is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane 125 kilometers (77 miles) east-northeast of Cabo Catoche, Quintana Roo, and by 6:00 p.m., a Category 2 hurricane, 310 kilometers (190 miles) north-northeast of Cabo Catoche. Finally, at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, it will be 645 kilometers (400 miles) north-northeast of Cabo Catoche.
The Yucatan Peninsula, which was hit by Hurricane Beryl two months ago, will be the region of Mexico most affected by the passage of tropical storm and eventual hurricane Helene. Local authorities are already taking measures to mitigate possible damage and ensure the safety of residents.
The National Meteorological Service forecasts that rainfall in the area will be 75 to 150 millimeters in Quintana Roo, and 50 to 75 millimeters in Yucatan and Campeche. In addition to the rain, Helene will affect the Yucatan Peninsula with wind gusts of up to 60 kilometers per hour, so it is likely that ports will be closed to navigation in the next few hours.
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