Summary
Ports in tourist cities such as Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, and others have been closed to protect ships and people.
Authorities are preparing temporary shelters and may order evacuations if heavy rain causes flooding or mudslides.
Key Points
4 points1
The storm is expected to stay offshore but may bring 4‑6 inches of rain to Guerrero state and 2‑4 inches to neighboring states.
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Strong winds and high waves make sea travel dangerous, prompting the navy to halt vessel movement.
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Heavy rain could lead to flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas.
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Government agencies are coordinating safety checks, shelter setup, and possible evacuations.
New Words to Learn
14 wordsCategory 4 storm
A very strong hurricane, the fourth level on a scale that measures how powerful a storm is.
Hurricane
A big, rotating storm with very strong winds and lots of rain.
Offshore
In the sea away from the land.
Port
A place where ships stop to load or unload people and goods.
Navigation
The act of moving a ship safely through the water.
Forecast
A prediction about future weather.
Visibility
How clearly you can see because of rain or fog.
National Hurricane Center
A United States agency that watches and predicts hurricanes.
Sustained wind
The average wind speed over a short period, not just a brief gust.
Gust
A short, sudden increase in wind speed.
Intensity
How strong or powerful something is.
Evacuation
When people leave a place to stay somewhere safer.
Mudslide
When wet soil and mud flow down a slope, often after heavy rain.
Flooding
When water covers land that is usually dry.
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