At 3:00 PM, tropical storm Kristy formed south of Mexico, with a forecast to become a hurricane by next Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center of the United States reported that the cyclone is moving westward at about 28 kilometers per hour and this movement is expected to continue over the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 km/h. Steady strengthening is forecasted over the next few days. Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
According to meteorological experts, the cyclone is expected to move into the Pacific, without directly affecting Mexican territory. In the words of specialists: "Tropical storm Kristy is intensifying and is likely to become a hurricane in the coming days. Winds and pressure are increasing, and although it is heading west, it is not expected to make landfall in Mexico."
It is important for authorities and the population to remain alert and follow civil protection recommendations regarding this meteorological phenomenon.
