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[INTERNATIONAL] · Mexico, United States · 115 sources (showing 100)

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Three tropical systems threaten Mexico and the US Gulf Coast

Three tropical systems are simultaneously active near Mexico, posing significant weather risks to both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

In the Atlantic, Hurricane Isaias has reached category 1 status in the Gulf of Mexico. The system is moving east-northeast and is projected to approach the southern United States coast—specifically Mississippi, Alabama, and northwest Florida—between Friday night and Saturday morning. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties. Isaias is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential storm surges to the Gulf Coast.

In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Simon is intensifying off the coast of Michoacán and Guerrero. Forecasters suggest Simon could reach category 4 hurricane status by Saturday. In response to the storm, in-person classes have been suspended in seven municipalities in Michoacán for October 8 and 9.

Additionally, Hurricane Rachel is active in the Pacific North. While currently distant from the Mexican coast, its remnants are expected to approach Baja California by Sunday, potentially bringing heavy rains and high winds to the region.

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Comisión Nacional del Agua · Fabián Vázquez Romaña · Isaias · Mexico · National Hurricane Center · Protección Civil · Rachel · Ron DeSantis · Secretaría de Marina · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Simon · United States

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