The National Meteorological Service reports the formation of the Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen in the western Caribbean Sea, whose center is located 315 km east-southeast of <a href="http://www.time.news/hurricane-beryl-update-category-3-storm-weakens-impact-on-cayman-islands-and-yucatan-peninsula/" title="Hurricane Beryl Update: Category 3 Storm Weakens, Impact on Cayman Islands and Yucatan Peninsula“>Puerto Costa Maya, Quintana Rooalready 340 km east of Belize City, Belize.
This system presents maximum sustained winds of 55 km/hcon gusts of up to 75 km/h and is moving west-northwest at a speed of 11 km/h.
Effects in the region: rain, wind and waves
The wide circulation of this phenomenon, in interaction with the cold front No. 4is generating a torrential rain storm in the Yucatan Peninsulawith expected accumulations of 150 a 250 mm in the states of Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Furthermore, it is predicted wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h y waves of 2 to 4 meters on the coasts of these states, with the possibility of formation of waterspouts.
Tropical Cyclone Quince and alerts in Quintana Roo
Due to the approach of the cyclone, a tropical storm surveillance zone from Chetumal to Tulum, Quintana Roo.
The State Coordination of Civil Protection has activated the Green Alert (low danger) for the municipalities in the south of the state, Othón P. Blanco y Chimneys.
Recommendations for the population
The population is urged to follow the following recommendations to reduce risks:
- Protect windows with adhesive tape in the shape of a cross.
- Fix objects that can be thrown by the wind.
- Tree pruning that obstruct power cables.
- Drain cleaningroofs and drains to avoid blockages.
For the municipalities of central and western Quintana Roolike Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Tulum, Solidarity y José María Morelosthe Blue Alert (minimal danger), so they must remain attentive to warnings from the authorities.
Remember that during hurricane season it is vital to apply the strategy of Triple A: Attentive, Alert and Safe.
Official sources:
- State Coordination of Civil Protection of Quintana Roo
- National Water Commission-SMN (CONAGUA-SMN)
