Mexico reported this morning that Hurricane Milton will not make landfall on the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula. This is due to its movement towards the east at a speed of 15 km/h, which led to its category being lowered to 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
The report from the National Water Commission (Conagua) indicates that the center of the hurricane is located 85 km north-northwest of Dzilam, and 118 km west-northwest of Río Lagartos, both locations in Yucatán, with maximum sustained winds. of 250 km/h and gusts of 280 km/h.
In that sense, they indicate that due to the circulation of Milton, torrential rains will continue in Campeche and Yucatán, and intense in Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Veracruz.
Yucatan Coast
Due to a previous forecast, the Mexican authorities activated alert and prevention measures in different areas of the Caribbean several weeks ago.
As part of these actions, the evacuation order was given on the island of Holbox, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, and in other areas a ‘curfew’ scheme and dry law have been implemented in other locations.
Another example of these measures was applied in the tourist town of Cancún, where shelters were activated for residents and even a pet collection center in safe spaces.
On the other hand, the governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, announced that nine hotels in Cancun will offer special rates to tourists who are in transit due to Hurricane Milton.
Despite the reduction in intensity, Hurricane Milton continues to generate alerts throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the latest report from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), authorities warn that Milton remains extremely powerful, is located north of the Yucatan Peninsula and represents a “serious threat” to Florida, urging the residents to follow the directions of local officials.
The center of Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula tonight and Tuesday, cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday, the forecasters said. meteorologists.
The National Hurricane Center highlights that Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic potential will fluctuate, but it will remain an extremely dangerous hurricane until it makes landfall in Florida.
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