Puerto Vallarta on Blue Alert for passing of Hurricane Kay

National Civil Protection reported that Hurricane Kay, category 1, is located southwest of the coast of Jalisco. The cloud bands of the system cause torrential rains, winds with strong gusts, and high waves on the coasts of the western states of the country.

The cyclone, according to the agency, has maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h and maximum wind gusts of 155 km/h.

The unit asks "extreme precautions to the general population of the states on alert for rain, wind, and waves (including maritime navigation) and heed the recommendations issued by the authorities . . .