Pacific storm “Otis” quickly turned into an “extremely dangerous” hurricane off the west coast of Mexico. The center of the cyclone, with sustained winds of up to 205 km/h, was located 185 kilometers southeast of Acapulco yesterday, the US Hurricane Center in Miami said.
According to forecasts, “Otis” is expected to continue to gain strength and is expected to reach the coast tomorrow morning (local time). Authorities in the state of Guerrero appealed to the population to take precautionary measures before the hurricane’s arrival. During heavy and persistent rains, landslides and flooding are common in southern Mexico, which can cause deaths and significant damage.
Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters. According to studies, increased global warming increases the likelihood of strong storms. A hurricane is defined as a wind speed of 119 km/h or more. Hurricane season begins May 15 in the Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic. Ends on November 30th in both regions.