State of emergency declared in El Salvador due to Tropical Storm “Pilar”

State of emergency declared in El Salvador due to Tropical Storm “Pilar”

Tropical Storm Pilar led to the death of two individuals and left one person missing in El Salvador on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The storm unleashed torrential rains, strong winds, and caused widespread flooding, prompting a state of national emergency.

Tropical Storm “Pilar” producing heavy rain over portions of Central America

Tropical Storm “Pilar” producing heavy rain over portions of Central America

Tropical Storm “Pilar” formed offshore Central America at 03:00 UTC on Monday, October 30, 2023, as the 16th named storm of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season. The forecast shows Pilar nearing the El Salvador or Nicaragua coast late today to early Wednesday, with the core likely staying offshore. The storm is expected to move west-southwest away from land by Thursday.

Tropical Storm “Pilar” near the west coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm “Pilar” near the west coast of Mexico

A newly formed tropical cyclone – Tropical Storm "Pilar" – is producing heavy rain along portions of the western coast of Mexico for the past 2 days. The storm was named 03:00 UTC on September 23, thus becoming the 16th named storm of the 2017 Pacific…