Mexico: Potential cyclone forming off Manzanillo coast (southwest)

Event

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned on Friday, August 11, that a tropical depression may form in the coming days off of the southwest coast of Mexico, near Manzanillo. According to NOAA, an area of low pressure is about 260 km (160 mi) southwest of Manzanillo and is continuing to become better organized. NOAA predicts that there is a 90 percent chance that it will form into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours.

Context

 Hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific officially began on May 15 and runs until November 30.

Advice

Individuals present in the region are advised to stay abreast of information regarding storms via the US-based National Hurricane Center and/or local media. In the event of a storm, individuals present in areas forecast to be affected should stock up on enough food and water to last several days, follow all instructions issued by local authorities, and distance themselves from the coast and other bodies of water. If an evacuation order is given, leave immediately; otherwise, remain indoors until authorities have indicated that the storm has passed; wait for this declaration, keeping in mind that the "eye" of the storm is marked by calm, clear conditions but is followed by the most powerful and destructive part of the storm.