As predicted, tropical storm “Pilar” has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is strengthening, according to a warning from the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the official weather source of the Mexican Government.
The SMN informed that the center of tropical storm “Pilar” is located off the coast of Guatemala, heading towards the coasts of El Salvador and Honduras. However, its wide circulation will interact with cold front number 8, producing heavy to torrential rains, strong wind gusts and high waves in the southeast of Mexico.
For now, “Pilar” is located 400 km south of the mouth of the Suchiate River (border between Mexico and Guatemala) and 390 km southwest of San Salvador, El Salvador.
Occasional torrential rains are expected in Chiapas and heavy rains in Oaxaca.
In addition, wind gusts of 50 to 70 km/h and swells of 3 to 5 meters high are expected on the coasts of Oaxaca and Chiapas, as well as in the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
The population in general is asked to take extreme precautions in the areas of the mentioned states due to rain, wind and waves (including maritime navigation) and to heed the recommendations issued by the authorities of the National Civil Protection System in each entity.
So far, the SMN does not foresee that “Pilar” will reach the category of hurricane, although nothing is set in stone because meteorological conditions may develop that favor its evolution.
“Pilar” is the next cyclone of the 2023 season in the Pacific Ocean, from an estimated 16 to 22; so far, 5 tropical storms have been registered; 2 hurricanes category 1 or 2; and 8 hurricanes category 3, 4 or 5.
TYT Newsroom