Hurricane “Rafael” dropped again to category 2, but continues to move over the Gulf of Mexico; reported this afternoon National Weather Service (SMN), official climate source of the Government of Mexico.
This afternoon, in its update, the SMN pointed out that Hurricane “Rafael”, category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, continues its movement over the Gulf of Mexico, north of the Yucatan Peninsula. Its circulation It will cause occasional heavy rains on said peninsula, in addition to strong winds and high waves on the coasts of Yucatan..
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Regarding its distance to the nearest place, The cyclone is located 340 km north-northwest of Río Lagartos, Yucatán, and 365 km north-northeast of Progreso, Yucatán.
The natural phenomenon It maintains maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h and gusts of 215 km/h.
Its circulation will cause heavy rains (25 to 50 mm) in Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. In addition, wind with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h and waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters high are expected on the coasts of Yucatan.
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They ask the general population to take extreme precautions in the areas of the mentioned states due to rain, wind and waves. (including maritime navigation) and address the recommendations issued by the authorities of the National Civil Protection System, in each entity.
With information from the National Meteorological Service
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