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The tropical storm Bonnie it became a category 1 hurricane 285 km south-southeast of Bahías de Huatulco, in Oaxaca (Mexico), and 335 km south of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.
The National Water Commission (With water) of Mexico reported that the hurricane Bonnie It presents maximum sustained winds of 130 km per hour, gusts of 155 km per hour and displacement towards the west-northwest at 28 km per hour.
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He also reported that its passage will cause heavy rains in Oaxaca, Chiapas and Veracruzvery heavy rains in Guerrero and Puebla, as well as heavy rains in Tabasco.
Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km per hour and waves of 2 to 4 meters are forecast on the coasts of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
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Before the passage of hurricane Bonnie and heavy rains With water warned of the growth of rivers and streams, as well as possible landslides and floods.
With water foresees that Bonnie become category 2 hurricane Monday night when it is located south of Warrior, Acapulco.
Alert for rains and enable shelters in Oaxaca
The State Coordination of Civil Protection of Oaxaca (CEPCO) reported that its wide circulation forecast heavy to intense rains in the next few hours in the Isthmus, Coast and Sierra Sur, that could generate an increase in Novillero, Ostuta, Los Perros and Chicapa riversas well as possible landslides on hillsides in mountainous areas of the Sierra Sur.
While federal Civil Protection reported that 371 spaces are being set up as temporary shelters in various areas of the state, in order to provide protection to people who need shelter from the storm.
He explained that until 7:15 p.m., the hurricane Bonnie It was located 365 km southwest of the mouth of the Suchiate River (border between Mexico and Guatemala) and 405 km south-southeast of Salina Cruzwith maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, gusts of 140 km/h and moving west-northwest at 28 km/h.
Its circulation generates gusts of wind of 70 to 90 km/h, as well as waves of 2 to 4 meters in height and storm surges in the coastal zone, especially in the deep waters of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, which is why They asked to take extreme precautions in navigation and the performance of tourist, recreational and commercial activities in the sea and beach areain addition to staying informed about the actions that the maritime and port authorities establish.
They suspend classes and close ports
As a preventive measure, Some municipalities in the most affected areas announced the suspension of classes; This is the case of Santa María Huatulco, whose city council announced that on Monday, July 4, the classrooms of all educational levels will be closed.
Furthermore, in this town the authorities also decided to close the port from this Sunday:
“The entire Maritime Community is informed that the port of Huatulco bays It is closed to all types of boats, as well as to all nautical tourist activities, as of 4:00 p.m. today, Sunday, due to the effects of Hurricane Bonnie, with forecasts of strong winds, heavy rains and high swell. .
While the city council of San Pedro Pochutla also announced the suspension of classes throughout the municipality, of all educational levels, as well as the Commercial Tianguis this Monday.
Source: Elcomercio
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