Gusty Post-Tropical Storm Barbara Hangs Over Mexico's West Coast
Atlantic's initial hurricane of the year approaches Mexican shores
Hop on the social media wagon and spread the word, folks! Barbara ain't your average hurricane anymore - she's morphed into a post-tropical storm, wrapping up her winds and wobbling northward over the eastern Pacific Ocean, west of Nayarit, Mexico. Don't fret though; she's given up her hurricane category and has lost the traits that made her so scary.
Before she went poof, this feisty one churned up winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour, causing concerns about storm surges along the southwest coast of Mexico, particularly in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. But now, as a calm post-tropical cyclone, her impact is minimal.
Tropical cyclones are often born out of warm ocean water. And here's some food for thought: as the world gets hotter and sweatier, experts predict we'll see more of these intense storms. So strap in, y’all, 'cause the hurricane season just kicked off! In the Pacific, it starts on May 15, in the Atlantic on June 1, and ends on both sides on November 30.
Sources:[1] ntv.de, dpa[2] latest updates
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- As we move into the first hurricane season, it's crucial to be vigilant, given the increasing number of intense storms predicted due to climate change in environmental-science research.
- Staying informed about weather patterns, including hurricanes, is essential for those living along the coast of Mexico, given the recent impact of post-tropical storm Barbara and the upcoming hurricane season. Science insights suggest that such storms could become more frequent with global warming.
