Weather
Lidia unexpectedly strengthens, becomes a major category 4 hurricane just before landfall in Mexico
Intense rainfall linked to this storm system may trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in elevated terrains.
Hurricane Lidia has undergone rapid intensification, posing significant risks of destructive winds, storm surges, and heavy rainfall along the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Lidia swiftly escalated into a major hurricane on Tuesday as it approached landfall.
The popular resort town of Puerto Vallarta and its neighboring areas are expected to bear the full force of the hurricane’s effects throughout Tuesday night and into early Wednesday.
Destructive winds, storm surge, and powerful waves will impact the Mexican coast near the projected landfall of Lidia’s center.
A hurricane warning has been issued for Las Islas Marias and the stretch from Manzanillo to El Roblito. Hurricane conditions are anticipated within this region through Tuesday night.
Intense rainfall linked to this storm system may trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in elevated terrains.
Anticipated rainfall accumulation in Nayarit, southern Sinaloa, and coastal Jalisco states ranges from 4 to 8 inches, with isolated areas possibly receiving up to a foot of rain.
Lidia marks the second named storm to make landfall in Mexico this week, with Tropical Storm Max’s center coming ashore well to the south of Lidia near Puerto Vicente Guerrero on Monday.
