Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – As Mexico gears up for the imminent onset of the hurricane and cyclone season, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), in collaboration with the National Meteorological System (SMN) and the National Water Commission (Conagua), is intensifying preparations to mitigate potential impacts across the country’s coastal regions in 2024.
On May 13, meteorological services identified a disturbance originating in the Pacific, signaling the potential genesis of the season’s inaugural cyclone. The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued an alert, highlighting the likelihood of the first cyclone of the season affecting Mexico. A “special tropical climate outlook” was disseminated via social media, signaling the formation of a tropical cyclone in the coming days, marking the outset of the anticipated cyclonic season.
According to authorities from Conagua and SMN, the 2024 cyclone season is forecasted to be notably active in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions.
The first cyclone expected to impact Mexico is named Aletta, as disclosed by the Meteorological Service upon unveiling the details of the 2024 hurricane season. The official commencement of the hurricane season is slated for May 15 along the Pacific coast and June 1 along the Atlantic coastline. Aletta’s trajectory is predicted to evolve in the ensuing days, potentially making landfall on the southern coast between May 17 and 20. The National Hurricane Center has estimated a 30% chance of Aletta’s development in the forthcoming week, with potential effects concentrated along the southern coasts encompassing Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.
The anticipated effects of Aletta remain contingent on its development, with preliminary forecasts indicating possibilities of precipitation, overcast conditions, and potential rainfall extending towards the central regions of the country.
As Mexico braces for the cyclone season, forecasts by the general coordinator of SMN anticipate heightened activity in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Between 15 to 18 systems are projected in the Pacific, with 20 to 23 hurricanes anticipated in the Atlantic. Though not all systems are expected to directly impact Mexico, it is estimated that at least five could do so.
The disparity in projected impacts between the Pacific and Atlantic regions underscores the variability and potential severity of the impending cyclonic season for Mexico. With the nation on alert, authorities and residents alike are urged to remain vigilant and prepared as the cyclone season unfolds, emphasizing proactive measures to minimize potential risks and safeguard communities across coastal areas.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - As Mexico gears up for the imminent onset of the hurricane and cyclone season, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), in collaboration with the National Meteorological System (SMN) and the National Water Commission (Conagua), is intensifying preparations to mitigate potential impacts across the country's coastal regions in 2024.
