Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Tropical storm Xavier becomes first “X” storm in the Pacific basin since 1992

Tropical Storm Xavier, which strengthens as it moves east-northeast and is located southwest of the coasts of Colima and Jalisco, reported the National Meteorological Service (SMN).

In its Tropical Cyclone notice for the Pacific Ocean, the agency noted that Xavier is the first tropical cyclone to reach the letter "X" since the year 1992, in the Pacific basin.

Xavier is located 500 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, moving east-northeast at 13 kilometers per hour (km / hr) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km / h and gusts of 100 km / h.

The storm has the potential to bring rains . . .

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