Tropical Storm Boris has formed off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, posing a significant threat to the coastal regions of Guerrero and Oaxaca. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Boris is currently located about 85 miles southeast of Acapulco and 50 miles southwest of Punta Maldonado. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, the storm is moving northeast at 5 mph.
Potential Impact on Local Communities
The storm is expected to shift northward, bringing substantial rainfall of 4 to 10 inches to the coastal areas of Guerrero and Oaxaca through Monday night. This heavy rainfall could lead to life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas with steep terrain, according to the hurricane center.
A tropical storm warning is in effect from Laguna de Chacahua in Oaxaca to Tecpan de Galeana in Guerrero. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for tropical storm conditions within the next 24 hours.
Pacific Hurricane Season Update
Boris is the second named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, which began on May 15. The first, Tropical Storm Amanda, formed on June 3 but remained far out at sea, posing no threat to land. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1, but no cyclones have formed in that basin yet this year.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
