Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Monterrey, leaving three dead, Mexico
A cold front brought heavy rains to Monterrey, Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024, leading to severe floods and 3 deaths.
Yucatán Peninsula in path of extremely dangerous Category 5 Hurricane “Milton” — Florida braces for major impact on Wednesday
Hurricane “Milton” rapidly intensified on Monday, October 7, 2024, and is now a major category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Milton to become a Category 5 hurricane today, making it the strongest Gulf of Mexico hurricane this late in the calendar year in the satellite era (since 1966). Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatán Peninsula today and Tuesday, then cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by Wednesday.
Hurricane “John” claims at least 29 lives in Mexico
Hurricane “John” has claimed at least 29 lives since its landfall as a Category 3 Hurricane in the Mexican state of Guerrero on September 24, 2024. The system brought significant rainfall to the region with parts of Guerrero receiving around 950 mm (37 inches) of rain due to the storm.
Very bright fireball lights up sky over Mexico-Texas border region
A very bright fireball streaked through the night sky over the Mexico – Texas, U.S. border region at 02:13 UTC on September 25, 2024 (21:13 LT, September 24). The event lasted about 4 seconds before disintegrating.
Florida preparing for major hurricane impact, U.S.
Tropical Storm “Helene” is expected to rapidly intensify and become a major hurricane by Thursday, September 26, 2024, as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasts predict that the storm will bring dangerous flooding and strong winds to western Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the southeastern U.S. as early as Thursday.
Hurricane “John” rapidly intensifies before making landfall in Mexico
With maximum winds of 193 km/h (120 mph), Hurricane “John” struck Mexico’s Pacific coastline on Monday, September 23, 2024, triggering evacuations and widespread flash floods. Flash floods and mudslides are expected in Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.
Tropical Storm “Ileana” brings heavy rains and floods to Jalisco, Mexico
Tropical Storm “Ileana” dropped heavy rain over municipalities in Jalisco, Mexico on September 12, 2024. Floodwaters from swollen rivers swept away cars and motorcycles and entered several homes. On the forecast track, Ileana is expected to move across the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula today, September 13, and over the southern and central Gulf of California this weekend.
Large earth crack swallows cattle in Hermosillo municipality, Sonora, Mexico
A large earth crack opened in Ejido J. Cruz Gálvez, located in the Hermosillo municipality of Sonora, Mexico, on September 6, 2024, swallowing four cows.
Intense hailstorm hits Mexico City, Mexico
An intense hailstorm swept through the Alvaro Obregon Municipality in Mexico City on Friday, August 30, 2024, producing huge hail accumulations on the streets and stranding drivers.
Hurricane “Beryl” forecast to make landfall in Texas, U.S.
Tropical Storm “Beryl” is anticipated to re-strengthen again and is forecast to become a hurricane again before making landfall in Texas, U.S. on Monday, July 8, 2024.
