PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – According to a report released at 10:00 AM CDT, Tropical Storm Beatriz is beginning to move away from Mexico’s west-central coast. Although the storm is moving away, areas within the warning regions continue to experience heavy rains and gusty winds.
The storm is currently situated about 15 miles west of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, and 85 miles SSE of Las Islas Marias, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 50 MPH. The present movement of the storm is to the northwest at a speed of 13 MPH. The minimum central pressure stands at 1003 MB.
The tropical storm warning remains in effect from Manzanillo to Punta Mita, while the tropical storm watch is active for the areas north of Punta Mita to San Blas and Las Islas Marias. The warning signifies that tropical storm conditions are expected within the area during the next few hours, while the watch signifies that such conditions are possible within the next 12 hours.
People in other areas along the west-central coast of Mexico and the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula are advised to monitor the progress of the storm. Individuals should consult their national meteorological service for specific information regarding the storm in their areas.
Tropical Storm Beatriz is expected to continue its northwestward motion at a slower speed through Sunday morning. Forecasters predict that Beatriz will pass southwest of Las Islas Marias tonight and then drift west-northwest over the mouth of the Gulf of California on Sunday and Monday.
While the storm currently maintains maximum sustained winds near 50 MPH, additional weakening is forecasted. Beatriz is expected to devolve into a remnant low by early Monday and may dissipate completely at any time.
Despite the weakening of the storm, tropical storm conditions continue to extend outward up to 60 miles from the center. The storm continues to pose several hazards to land, including heavy rain, high winds, and life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Through Monday, Beatriz is expected to generate a total rainfall of 3 to 5 inches across portions of southern and western Mexico, with a maximum of 8 inches in some areas. This rainfall could result in localized flash flooding and mudslides.
Furthermore, swells created by Beatriz are causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along parts of the southwestern coast of Mexico. Residents and visitors in these areas are urged to consult their local weather office for updates and stay clear of potentially dangerous coastal conditions.
PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - According to a report released at 10:00 AM CDT, Tropical Storm Beatriz is beginning to move away from Mexico's . . .
