Tropical Storm Nicholas advances past Tamaulipas: which states will it affect

Tropical Storm Nicolas It continues to advance in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and in the coming hours, its cloud bands will hit several states of the country, reinforcing the rainy season.

By a declaration, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported that the center of the cyclone is located very close to the coast of Tamaulipas, just 90 kilometers from Barra el Mezquital and about 75 kilometers southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande – located on the border of Mexico with the United States -.

Although Nicholas will continue to advance through the water towards Texas, his tentacles will extend over the Republic and cause very heavy rains in at least five states.

“In combination with an area of ​​low pressure over southern Guerrero, they cause a Rainy season in the north-east, south and south-east of the country, forecasting intense point rains over the states of Tamaulipas, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco and very punctual in Veracruz“The climate agency reported.

In these features, accumulations could move between 75.1 and 150 millimeters, and cause flooding, flooding, landslides and flooding of rivers and streams. In addition, on the coasts of Tamaulipas the gusts of wind could reach speeds of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour, with waves which would rise up to four meters in height.

Due to the expected conditions, the SMN, in coordination with the National Hurricane Center in Miami (NHC, for its acronym in English) issued a warning for the effects of tropical storm from Barra El Mezquital, Tamaulipas, on the border with the United States.

“The general population in the areas of the states mentioned by rain, wind and waves (including maritime navigation) are urged to exercise extreme caution,” added the SMN.

From the National Coordination of Civil protection triggered the following alerts:

– Yellow alert or moderate danger: north of Tamaulipas, due to an approaching cyclone.

– Green alert or low danger: northeast of Tamaulipas and east of Nuevo León, due to an approaching cyclone. In central and north-central Tamaulipas by a receding cyclone.

– Blue alert or minimal danger: south and southeast of Tamaulipas and north of Veracruz.

In the early hours of Monday, September 13, Nicholas remained like a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour. However, climate agencies believe there is a possibility that it could evolve into a hurricane this Monday morning, with winds exceeding 118 km / h.

Regarding its course, the cyclone continues its route towards the United States, moving northwest and passing a very short distance from the coast of Tamaulipas. According to the forecast trajectory established by the SMN, it will impact the state of Texas on Monday evening.

Instability in the Atlantic

In recent days, there has been great instability in the Atlantic. In addition to Tropical Storm Nicholas, SMN is monitoring three systems with cyclonic potential.

The first of these is located in the north of the Dominican Republic, approximately 1,965 kilometers from the coast of Quintana Roo. It has a 50% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within five days.

The second storm is still very far from the national territory, along the coasts of Africa. However, it could cross the ocean and get closer to the Caribbean Sea. Its probabilities of evolution are estimated at 70% in five days and 20% in 48 hours.

The third and final depression has weakened in recent hours, but the SMN will still keep it under surveillance. Advances off the coast of Portugal.

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