Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Tropical Storm Cristobel

TD Three has strengthened to Tropical Storm Cristobal. Cristobal
is centered near 19.3N 92.7W at 02/1515 UTC or 130 nm WSW of
Campeche Mexico moving SW at 3 kt. Estimated minimum central
pressure is 1004 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 35 kt with
gusts to 45 kt. Numerous moderate scattered strong convection is
within 270 nm of the center in the east semicircle and 90 nm
west semicircle, including the Yucatan Peninsula and portions of
southern Mexico. Cristobal is forecast to meander over the
southern Bay of Campeche through Thursday. Additional heavy
rainfall is expected over southern Mexico and northern Central
America, potentially leading to life-threatening flash floods
and mudslides during the next few days. See the latest NHC
forecast advisory at hurricanes.gov for more information.Forecaster Hagen

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