Hurricane Lidia Approaches Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta
Hurricane Lidia is closing in on the picturesque Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Forecasts suggest it could unleash winds of up to 105 mph as it makes landfall on Tuesday.
A Coastal Journey
The hurricane’s path will take it over a stretch of land near Cabo Corrientes before reaching the bay where Puerto Vallarta sits. This may help soften the impact a bit.
Precautions in Place
In preparation for Lidia’s arrival, local authorities have wisely canceled classes in the communities along the coast. This impending storm follows closely on the heels of Tropical Storm Max, which struck the southern Pacific coast a few hundred miles away before dissipating.
Increasing Intensity
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Lidia had winds reaching approximately 100 mph on Tuesday, with further strengthening expected to bring it to around 105 mph just before it reaches land.
Tracking Lidia
As of early Tuesday, Hurricane Lidia was situated about 195 miles to the west-southwest of Puerto Vallarta and was moving at a speed of approximately 15 mph towards the east-northeast.
Potential Hazards
The hurricane center has issued warnings about possible flash flooding and storm surges that may result from Lidia’s approach.
As the beautiful Puerto Vallarta braces itself, residents and authorities are keeping a close eye on the development of this formidable storm.