Hurricane John remains a Category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, hovering off the coasts of Michoacán and Guerrero, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the official weather agency of the Mexican government. The storm is expected to bring intense rainfall and high winds to several regions in the coming days.
As of Thursday morning, Hurricane John was located 75 km southwest of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, and 245 km southeast of Manzanillo, Colima. Its circulation is generating intense rains, strong winds, and high waves across the western, southern, and southeastern regions of Mexico.
Jalisco, along with Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, is under a weather warning, with the SMN forecasting extraordinary rainfall of over 250 mm in some areas. Jalisco itself can expect intense rainfall ranging from 75 to 150 mm. In addition, torrential rainfalls are expected in Oaxaca, while Veracruz, Puebla, and Chiapas could experience heavy to very heavy rains.
Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 80 to 100 km/h, and waves as high as 5 meters are predicted along the coasts of Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima. Jalisco and Oaxaca’s coastlines can expect wind gusts between 50 and 70 km/h, with waves reaching up to 4 meters.
Hurricane John is forecast to make landfall as a tropical storm today, Friday, affecting Michoacán and southern Jalisco. By Saturday, the storm will likely weaken into a tropical depression as it moves further inland, impacting Jalisco, before exiting into the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta.
Authorities are urging residents in affected regions to take necessary precautions due to potential heavy rains, strong winds, and high waves. Citizens are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and the National Civil Protection System, especially in areas prone to flooding and other weather-related risks.