The tropical storm Genevieve formed in the Pacific Ocean on Friday and is actively intensifying south of Guerrero, Mexico, according to an advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Meteorological agencies report that the system is currently tracking away from land, though coastal regions will experience high swells over the coming days.
Current Location and Intensity of Tropical Storm Genevieve
At 11 p.m. Miami time on Friday, the storm was located 920 kilometers away from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. Data from the NHC shows maximum sustained winds reached 85 kilometers per hour, with tropical storm-force winds extending outward up to 95 kilometers. The system is moving toward the west-northwest at approximately 19 kilometers per hour.
Forecasters anticipate steady strengthening over the weekend. According to the NHC, Genevieve is expected to attain hurricane status on Saturday and could strengthen into a major hurricane by Sunday night.
Trajectory, Landfall Projections, and Coastal Impacts
Current modeling indicates that the system will remain offshore. The NHC does not forecast Genevieve to make landfall, and the National Meteorological Service of Mexico (SMN) stated on Friday that the storm does not pose a threat to the country given its current distance and trajectory. Authorities have not issued any active warnings or alerts for coastal territories.
Despite staying out to sea, peripheral impacts are expected along Mexican shores. Swells generated by the storm will begin affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico through the weekend, followed by parts of the southern Baja California peninsula by Monday.
Did You Know? Tropical storm-force winds from Genevieve extend outward up to 95 kilometers from its center while the system tracks across the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tropical Storm Genevieve expected to make landfall in Mexico?
No. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is not forecast to touch land, and Mexico’s National Meteorological Service reported that it does not pose a danger to the country due to its distance and trajectory.
When is Genevieve expected to become a hurricane?
Forecasters anticipate that the system will intensify into a hurricane on Saturday and reach major hurricane status by Sunday night.
Which coastal areas will experience swells from the storm?
Swells generated by Genevieve will impact portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico over the weekend and parts of the southern Baja California peninsula beginning on Monday.
What precautions do you typically take when severe weather systems generate heavy swells along coastal regions?