Monday, June 6, 2016

Tropical Depression One-E Brings Flood and Mudslide Threat to Mexico

June 6,2016
Tropical Depression One-E formed near the Pacific coast of Mexico on Monday afternoon. This depression is forecast to move near or over the Mexico coast into Tuesday with a threat of heavy rainfall, which could cause flooding and mudslides in southern Mexico.
Here's the latest from the National Hurricane Center:
  • Tropical Depression One-E is located about 165 miles southwest of Salina Cruz, Mexico, and is moving northeast at 7 mph.
  • The depression is not forecast to strengthen prior to moving inland. If it did reach tropical storm status it would be named "Agatha".
  • Heavy rain from this system may cause flooding in southern Mexico and adjacent portions of Guatemala. Mudslides are also possible. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches (locally 8 inches) are possible in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, and eastern Veracruz.
  • A tropical storm watch is posted from Puerto Escondido to Boca De Pijijiapan.
  • This is the first tropical cyclone of the 2016 eastern Pacific hurricane season which officially began May 15.

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