Tropical Storm Mario Brings High Winds, Flash-Flood Threat to Southern Mexico
Tropical Storm Mario is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain with gusty winds up to 53 mph, posing risks of flash flooding and mudslides in coastal and mountainous areas.
- Tropical Storm Mario has formed off Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing wind, rain, and possible flash flooding, according to forecasters.
- A tropical storm watch is in effect for Michoacán, covering an area from Lázaro Cárdenas to Punta San Telmo, according to Mexico's National Meteorological Service.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and issued warnings of flash flooding across parts of southern Mexico through Sunday.
- The National Hurricane Center has predicted rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with some areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches, foreseen to cause mudslides.
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Tropical Storm Mario bringing thunderstorms to Southern California's forecast
A week of hot afternoons and potential thunderstorms is on tap for much of Southern California this week. “I am going to say right now, I think we are going to get some really strong thunderstorms by the end of the week … some flooding type thunderstorms,” KTLA Meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said Monday morning. The thunderstorms are expected to result from a monsoonal flow pattern developing Tuesday and Wednesday that will transport moisture from …

Mario restrengthens to a tropical storm off Mexico's Pacific coast but not threatening land
Mario, a storm system swirling off Mexico's Pacific coast, has once again become a tropical storm. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. That is according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm center was about…
Region to warm slightly, then cool again by weekend
A cloud reflection after rain in Balboa Park. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) A slight warming trend is expected through mid-week, with gradual cooling for the second half of the week, forecasters said Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-80s along the coast through Wednesday, the upper 80s in the inland valleys, mid-80s in the mountains and low 100s in the deserts, forecasters said. Those highs should drop into th…
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