Hurricane Dora Intensifies, Expected to Reach Category 3, Poses No Threat to Mexican Coast

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that Hurricane Dora, now a Category 1 storm, was recorded approximately 840 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, and 895 kilometers southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, as of 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2nd.

The hurricane is currently showing maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 185 km/h. It continues to move westwards at a speed of 26 km/h.

According to Conagua's weather monitoring and prediction services, Hurricane Dora is expected to intensify over the next two days. The storm is projected to escalate to a Category 2 hurricane by noon today, and then further strengthen to a Category 3 by midnight on Thursday, August 3.

However, some weakening is anticipated subsequently. Conagua predicts Dora will downgrade to a Category 2 hurricane by noon on Friday, August 4, and return to a Category 1 storm by midnight on Sunday, August 6.

Importantly, the hurricane continues to veer away from the Mexican coast, and it currently poses no threat to Mexico, assures Conagua. Although Dora is intensifying, its trajectory suggests that it will not make landfall or cause severe weather conditions in the country.

Despite Dora's presence, the National Water Commission is urging the public to continue monitoring updates and bulletins from meteorological services, given the unpredictable nature of hurricanes. These reminders underline the importance of preparedness, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which typically runs from June to November.

While Mexico may be spared from the brunt of Dora, it serves as a reminder of the volatile weather patterns that can occur during the hurricane season, and the necessity of public vigilance and preparedness.