2023-08-20 01:30:05
Hurricane Hilary was downgraded to Category 2 on a scale of 5 on Saturday on the Baja California Peninsula in northwestern Mexico where rainfall caused light damage, and is heading towards southern California, in the USA.
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As of midnight GMT Sunday, the hurricane, with gusts of up to 155 km/h, was located 390 km from the town of Punta Eugenia in the center of the Baja California peninsula, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. ) the United States.
Before heading into Southern California, it is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the peninsula, according to the NHC.
Due to lower than expected wind speeds, Hilary was downgraded from Category 3 to Category 2.
According to the Mexican meteorological services, heavy rain accompanied by lightning is expected, which could cause flooding in much of the country.
They called on the population to exercise caution due to a risk of strong waves and floods.
In the seaside resort of Los Cabos, in Baja California, popular with foreign tourists, businesses have been protected with sandbags and furniture sheltered.
The Mexican Navy reported “minor damage to people and infrastructure,” such as falling trees, minor flooding and damage to some roads on the Baja California peninsula.
For its part, the government of the state of Baja California, where the city of Tijuana is located, has opened temporary shelters. He has already reported precipitation on his territory.
It is the first hurricane of the season to make landfall on the Pacific side.
Mexico is hit by tropical cyclones on its Pacific and Atlantic coasts every year, usually between May and November.
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