Mexico: Widespread heavy rain expected due to two storms /update 4

Event

Bud Tropical Storm has crossed the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula and is currently - as of 03:00 (local time) on Friday, June 15 - located over the Gulf of California. According to the US-based National Hurricane Center, Bud is expected to weaken into a tropical depression before making landfall for a second time on Friday afternoon near the border between the northwestern states of Sonora and Sinaloa. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the coastline between Altata and Huatabampito.

Additionally, a tropical depression located off the southwestern Pacific coast is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall overnight June 16-17 in the state of Guerrero. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coastline between Técpan de Galeana and Punta Maldonado.

As of early Friday, the Mexican weather service is forecasting heavy rain and strong winds for much of the country, including the capital Mexico City and parts of the following states: Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, Michoacán, Guerrero, Puebla, Estado de México, Morelos, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, among others. Associated flooding and mudslides are possible, along with transportation disruptions.

Context

The Pacific Hurricane Season extends from May 15 to November 30 (and the Atlantic Hurricane Season from June 1 to November 30), with the largest concentration of storms typically occurring between August and October.

Advice

Individuals in the above areas are advised to follow local weather forecasts and adhere to any advice issued by regional authorities. In the event of flooding, keep in mind that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult.