What is Hurricane Agatha 2022? And how will it affect our region? In this article, we’ll discuss what will happen to the affected region when Tropical Storm Agatha makes landfall there on May 20. We’ll also discuss its projected landfall area, how it will impact the region, and what it means for those who live in the affected area. The hurricane is predicted to reach Category 2 intensity and is expected to impact both North and South America.
Tropical Storm Agatha
The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Agatha 2022 calls for a landfall in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca on Tuesday morning. After landfall, the storm is expected to weaken rapidly and dissipate over the southeastern part of the country by late Tuesday. Although the storm is weakened, it may still bring life-threatening coastal flooding and large destructive waves. A heavy rain band will also be a hazard along the southern coast of Mexico, particularly in Chiapas, Oaxaca and eastern portions of Guerrero.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Agatha are expected to redevelop over the Gulf later this week. This storm is a potential soaker for parts of Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula. Meanwhile, the chances of formation jumped to 80 percent in 48 hours. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Basin is preparing for a new storm, which will most likely be named Alex. But there is no reason to panic.
While Hurricane Agatha is a major hurricane in the eastern Pacific, the remnants are not as strong as later-season storms. The remnants of this storm could form a tropical depression and re-develop as Tropical Storm Alex. If it does, it could be the first named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Several states have already issued tropical storm warnings in case of the system. The heavy rain is expected to make travel in and around Mexico hazardous and could lead to flash flooding and mudslides. As the system dissipates, the tropical storm could move further southward towards Cuba and Florida.
Category 2 hurricane
As the first category two hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, officials in the U.S. are trying to prepare for it. Hurricane Agatha 2022 developed on Sunday and quickly gathered momentum. The storm became the most powerful hurricane ever to make landfall in the eastern Pacific in May. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will produce 20 named storms.
The storm, which is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane, made landfall in Mexico on Monday, bringing intense rains and howling winds to the region. The storm had 105 mph winds, making it the most powerful landfall eastern Pacific hurricane. Although the storm was not yet named, it will likely be remembered by scientists as the first Category 2 hurricane to make landfall in the eastern Pacific in May.
Tropical storm conditions will persist throughout the morning, with heavy rain continuing over southern Mexico. Coastal areas in Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz will experience life-threatening flash floods. Additionally, the storm is expected to generate large surf swells, causing dangerous surf conditions. And with its forecasted landfall, Agatha will bring flooding to many communities, including coastal towns in the U.S.
Landfall in Mexico
If the forecast is correct, Tropical Storm Agatha will make landfall in southern Mexico later Tuesday morning and weaken rapidly after. This storm will produce a lot of rain across southern Mexico and possibly produce mudslides. It is expected to drop the heaviest rain in the southern state of Oaxaca. A storm of this size and strength may even develop in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Agatha 2022 is forecast to drop anywhere from ten to sixteen inches of rain in southern Mexico. There is a threat of mudslides and life-threatening coastal flooding. The storm is also expected to produce an ocean surge, which is a sudden rise in sea water above normally dry land. Flooding could also occur in coastal areas and in some areas of high terrain. The storm is expected to cause mudslides and life-threatening flash floods.
Although the hurricane is a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, it is still the strongest to hit Mexico this season. It made landfall on May 25 west of Puerto Angel, Mexico. Although Agatha is not expected to cause any major damage, it triggered landslides and damaged bridges. In the state of Veracruz, a small town was flooded by the Tonameca river.
Impact
As of Wednesday morning, the U.S. National Hurricane Center has issued an advisory for the southern coast of Mexico. The storm could bring rain and storm surges of up to 16 inches in some areas. In parts of Oaxaca state, five to 16 inches of rain is expected. Meanwhile, in Tabasco and Veracruz states, 2-4 inches of rain are expected. In some coastal areas, mudslides may occur.
Hurricane Agatha 2022 is expected to weaken rapidly as it moves eastward. The remnants of the hurricane may drift inland, sparking a new storm near the eastern coast of Mexico. By Friday, the storm could threaten Florida with damaging wind and rain. If this happens, the remnants of Agatha may be absorbed by a much larger area of low pressure. By late next week, a weak system could develop in the gulf of Mexico and northeastern Central America.
A former slaughterhouse turned turtle conservation center in the southern state of Oaxaca is shutting down because of Hurricane Agatha 2022. The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous coastal flooding and large destructive waves near landfall. During the storm, ten to 16 inches of rain are forecast to fall on some areas. Additionally, mudslides may also occur. And, as Hurricane Agatha is forecast to bring more rain, it can also make landfall in some areas.
Florida Keys
It looks like Hurricane Agatha 2022 is headed towards the Florida Keys, a destination that is often affected by tropical storms. But before we get too excited, let’s examine some facts. Agatha will most likely become a tropical storm, not a hurricane, when it hits the Florida Keys on Friday. The storm weakened from a Category 2 hurricane when it made landfall in Puerto Angel, Mexico, in June. But it will still be strong enough to make landfall and could redevelop into a tropical storm before it reaches the Florida Keys.
In addition to the Florida Keys, it will hit the U.S. East Coast. As a hurricane, it will cause flooding and mudslides in southern Florida and the Keys. The rain will largely depend on the timing of tides. Hurricane Agatha, which hit Mexico in May, brought floodwaters, mudslides and overflowing rivers. This storm was the strongest to hit the Gulf Coast since 1949, and many climate scientists believe that this trend will continue.
The first tropical storm of the year may hit Florida as early as Thursday. Remains of Hurricane Agatha, which made landfall in western Mexico on Monday, could become a tropical depression or storm later this week. Although the hurricane has weakened over the past couple of days, it will be a recurring threat for the Florida Keys. In fact, it’s likely to cause more rainfall along the southern coast of Mexico.
Coastal flooding
Coastal flooding is expected to be a major concern after Hurricane Agatha strikes Mexico on Sunday. The storm is expected to bring massive waves and destructive winds, and will cause flash flooding. Coastal flooding from this storm is also expected to affect southern Mexico, with life-threatening flash floods in Oaxaca, Chiapas and eastern Guerrero. Meanwhile, large surf swells will affect the coastal areas of southern Mexico.
Hurricane Agatha 2022 formed Sunday afternoon and gained strength over the next 24 hours. It was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the eastern Pacific in May. Meteorologist Jeff Masters, the founder of the Weather Underground, warned that coastal flooding could be devastating. But it’s not as bad as it looks, as the storm will remain a threat for the next several days. And there’s a lot of work to do.
Hurricane Agatha’s circulation is expected to pull moisture from the Pacific and spread it across Central America and Mexico. Some communities could see over six inches of rain. Other parts of Mexico could get more than a foot of rain. In the Bay of Campeche, redevelopment is possible, though the National Hurricane Center warns that the risk is remote. Coastal flooding is predicted in the Caribbean, but the danger in Mexico is higher.
