Flooding likely as tropical storm aims for major resort city
Flooding is likely as the short-lived storm makes landfall in western Mexico
A newly formed tropical system will bring gusty winds and widespread heavy rainfall to a major tourist destination to begin the week.
Tropical Depression Two-E formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday evening, not far from the western shores of Mexico.
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Forecasters with the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect this depression to grow into Tropical Storm Boris by Monday morning.
Boris won’t last long over water; the NHC expects the storm will quickly make landfall near or directly over the resort city of Acapulco by Monday afternoon. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the region.
Widespread heavy rainfall is expected as the system and its remnants linger over this section of Mexico’s western coast. Many areas could easily see 100-200+ mm of rain over the next couple of days, which could lead to urban flash flooding and landslides in mountainous areas.
If it strengthens as anticipated, Boris would be this season’s second named storm in the eastern Pacific basin.
Forecasters expect a very active eastern Pacific season due to a budding El Niño pattern across the region.
NOAA’s seasonal outlook calls for a 70 per cent chance of an above-normal season, with 15-22 named storms possible. A typical eastern Pacific hurricane season produces 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes.