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Cat. 5 Hurricane Otis Hits Acapulco

Category 5 Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco, Mexico on Tuesday night. Otis started to weaken after it made landfall. At 8:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Hurricane Otis was located at latitude 17.7°N and longitude 100.3°W which put it about 60 miles (95 km) north-northwest of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 110 m.p.h. (175 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 130 m.p.h. (210 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 965 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The Hurricane Warning included Acapulco.

Hurricane Otis strengthened to Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale before it made landfall on the coast of Mexico on Tuesday night. A circular eye with a diameter of 17 miles (28 km) was at the center of Hurricane Otis at the time of landfall. Winds to hurricane force extended out 30 miles (50 km) from the center of Hurricane Otis. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of circulation. The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) was 36.7. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 9.3 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 46.0. Hurricane Otis was similar in intensity to Hurricane Michael when Michael hit Northwest Florida in 2018. Otis was a little smaller than Michael was.

Hurricane Otis brought destructive winds and heavy rain to the area around Acapulco. Otis was capable of causing catastrophic damage. Widespread outages of electricity are likely. Otis dropped heavy rain in Guerrero. Heavy rain was likely to cause flash floods in some locations. Otis could have produced a storm surge of up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) along the coast.

Hurricane Otis Rapidly Intensifies to Cat. 5

Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified to Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale on Tuesday evening. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Hurricane Otis was located at latitude 16.1°N and longitude 99.7°W which put it about 55 miles (905 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 160 m.p.h. (260 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 190 m.p.h. (305 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 927 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The Hurricane Warning included Acapulco. A Hurricane Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico.

Hurricane Otis continued to intensify rapidly on Tuesday evening. A circular eye with a diameter of 17 miles (28 km) was at the center of Hurricane Otis. The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Hurricane Otis. Storms near the core of Otis generated strong upper level divergence that pumped large quantities of mass away from the hurricane in all directions. The removal of large amounts of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease rapidly.

Winds to hurricane force extended out 30 miles (50 km) from the center of Hurricane Otis. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of circulation. The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) was 35.0. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 9.3 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 44.3. Hurricane Otis was similar in intensity to Hurricane Michael when Michael hit Northwest Florida in 2018. Otis was a little smaller than Michael was.

Hurricane Otis will move around the southwestern part of a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico. The high pressure system will steer Otis toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Hurricane Otis will make landfall near Acapulco in a few hours.

Hurricane Otis will move through an environment favorable for intensification until it makes landfall on the coast of Mexico. Otis will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. An upper level ridge over Gulf of Mexico will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Otis’ circulation. The winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the southeast and there will be little vertical wind shear. Hurricane Otis could intensify more before it makes landfall.

Hurricane Otis could be a Category 5 hurricane when it makes landfall near Acapulco. Otis will be capable of causing catastrophic damage. Hurricane Otis will bring extremely strong winds to Acapulco. Widespread outages of electricity are likely. Otis will also drop heavy rain on Guerrero. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations. Otis could produce a storm surge of up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) along the coast.

Otis Rapidly Intensifies to a Major Hurricane

Former Tropical Storm Otis rapidly intensified to a major hurricane on Tuesday afternoon. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Hurricane Otis was located at latitude 15.3°N and longitude 99.5°W which put it about 115 miles (185 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 8 m.p.h. (13 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 125 m.p.h. (200 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 150 m.p.h. (240 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 960 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The Hurricane Warning included Acapulco. A Hurricane Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico.

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter airplane flying into former Tropical Storm Otis on Tuesday afternoon found that Otis had rapidly intensified to a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. A circular eye with a diameter of 10 miles (16 km) had formed at the center of Hurricane Otis. The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Hurricane Otis. Storms near the core of Otis generated strong upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the hurricane in all directions.

Winds to hurricane force extended out 30 miles (50 km) from the center of Hurricane Otis. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of circulation. The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) was 23.6. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 9.3 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 32.8. Hurricane Otis was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Dennis when Dennis hit Northwest Florida in 2005.

Hurricane Otis will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 12 hours. Otis will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. An upper level ridge over Gulf of Mexico will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Otis’ circulation. The winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the southeast and there will be little vertical wind shear. Hurricane Otis is likely to continue to intensify during the next 12 hours.

Hurricane Otis will move around the southwestern part of a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico. The high pressure system will steer Otis toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Hurricane Otis will approach the coast of Mexico early on Wednesday.

Hurricane Otis is very likely to be a major hurricane when it approaches the coast of Mexico. Otis could make landfall near Acapulco. Hurricane Otis will bring strong gusty winds and heavy rain to Guerrero. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations. Otis could produce a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 meters) along the coast.

Tropical Storm Otis Prompts Hurricane Warning for Mexico

The risk posed by Tropical Storm Otis prompted the government of Mexico to issue a Hurricane Warning for a portion of the coast on Tuesday. At 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Otis was located at latitude 14.7°N and longitude 98.6°W which put it about 175 miles (280 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 8 m.p.h. (13 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 997 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The Hurricane Warning included Acapulco. A Hurricane Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Punta Maldonado, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Otis strengthened over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean south of Mexico on Tuesday morning. More thunderstorms formed near the center of Otis’ circulation and the circulation became more symmetrical. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Otis. Storms near the center of circulation generated more upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm in all directions. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 60 miles (95 km) from the center of Otis’ circulation.

Tropical Storm Otis will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Otis will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. An upper level ridge over Gulf of Mexico will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Otis’ circulation. The winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the southeast and there will be little vertical wind shear. Tropical Storm Otis is likely to intensify to a hurricane during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Otis will move around the southwestern part of a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico. The high pressure will steer Otis toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Otis will approach the coast of Mexico early on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Otis is likely to be a hurricane when it approaches the coast of Mexico. Otis will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Guerrero. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations. Otis could produce a storm surge of up to seven feet (two meters) along the coast.

Otis Prompts Tropical Storm Watch for Mexico

A risk posed by Tropical Storm Otis prompted the issuance of a Tropical Storm Watch for a portion of the coast of Mexico on Monday morning. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Storm Otis was located at latitude 12.0°N and longitude 97.5°W which put it about 375 miles (605 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 7 m.p.h. (11 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lagunas de Chacahua to Tecpan de Galeana, Mexico.

Tropical Storm strengthened gradually over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean south of Mexico on Monday morning. Even though Otis was strengthening, the distribution of thunderstorms was asymmetrical. Many of the thunderstorms were occurring in bands in the western side of Otis’ circulation. Bands in the eastern part of Tropical Storm Otis consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds. An upper level ridge over Mexico was producing easterly winds that were blowing toward the top of Otis’ circulation. Those winds were causing vertical wind shear and the wind shear was causing the asymmetrical distribution of thunderstorms.

Winds to tropical storm force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of Tropical Storm Otis.

Tropical Storm Otis will move through an environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Otis will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. However, the upper level ridge over Mexico will continue to cause moderate vertical wind shear. The wind shear will inhibit intensification, but Tropical Storm Otis could intensify gradually during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Otis will move around the southwestern part of a high pressure system over Mexico. The high pressure will steer Otis toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Otis will move closer to southern Mexico.

Elsewhere, former Hurricane Norma weakened to a tropical depression over Mexico. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Depression Norma was located at latitude 24.9°N and longitude 107.7°W which put it about 15 miles (25 km) west-northwest of Culiacan, Mexico. Norma was moving toward the east-northeast at 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1000 mb.

Tropical Storm Norma Nears Sinaloa

The center of Tropical Storm Norma neared the coast of Sinaloa on Sunday night. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Norma was located at latitude 25.0°N and longitude 109.0°W which put it about 55 miles (90 km) south of Los Mochis, Mexico. Norma was moving toward the east-northeast at 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 990 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Huatabampito to Mazatlan, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Norma weakened on Sunday night as it neared the coast of Sinaloa. The center of Norma’s circulation was still over the warm water in the southern part of the Gulf of California. However, an upper level trough west of Baja California produced strong southwesterly winds that blew the upper part of Norma’s circulation northeast of the circulation in the lower levels. The lower part of Tropical Storm Norma consisted primarily of bands of showers and lower clouds. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 150 miles (240 km) in the eastern part of Norma’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 90 miles (145 km) in the western part of Tropical Storm Norma.

Tropical Storm Norma will make landfall on the coast of Mexico south of Topolobampo on Monday. The lower part of Norma’s circulation will weaken rapidly after it makes landfall. Isolated heavy rain could fall in Sinaloa where the wind pushes air up slopes. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Otis formed south of Mexico. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Otis was located at latitude 11.1°N and longitude 97.3°W which put it about 435 miles (705 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis was moving toward the north-northwest at 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1004 mb. Tropical Storm Otis could move toward Mexico during the next few days.

Tropical Storm Max Forms Near Southwest Mexico

Tropical Storm Max formed over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean near the coast of southwest Mexico on Sunday night. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Max was located at latitude 16.3°N and longitude 101.9°W which put it about 100 miles (160 km) south-southwest of Zihuantenajo, Mexico. Max was moving toward the north-northwest at 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1001 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Acapulco to Punta San Telmo, Mexico.

A low pressure system over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean near the southwest coast of Mexico strengthened during Sunday evening and the U.S. National Hurricane Center designated the system as Tropical Storm Max. More thunderstorms formed near the center of Tropical Storm Max on Sunday evening. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Max’s circulation. Storms near the center of circulation generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm. Wind to tropical storm force extended out 105 miles (165 km) from the center of Max.

Tropical Storm Max will move around the western side of a high pressure system over the Caribbean Sea and Mexico. The high pressure system will steer max toward the north during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Max will make landfall on the coast of Mexico west of Zihuatenajo on Monday evening.

Tropical Storm Max will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 18 hours. Max will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under the southern part of an upper level ridge that extends from Mexico to the Eastern North Pacific Ocean. The ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Max’s circulation. Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification. Tropical Storm Max is likely to intensify before it makes landfall in Mexico.

Tropical Storm Max will bring gusty winds to the coast of southwest Mexico. Max will also drop heavy rain of parts of Guerrero and Michoacan. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Lidia continued to meander south of Baja California. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Lidia was located at latitude 18.2°N and longitude 112.6°W which put it about 370 miles (595 km) south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Lidia was moving toward the north at 7 m.p.h. (11 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 70 m.p.h. (110 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 85 m.p.h. (135 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 990 mb.

Tropical Storm Lidia is forecast to start to move toward the northeast on Monday and to strengthen to a hurricane. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Las Islas Marias and the portion of the coast from Playa Perula to Mazatlan, Mexico. Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for the portions of the coast from Manzanillo to Playa Perula and from Bahia Tempehuaya to Mazatlan, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Beatriz Develops Near Mexico

Tropical Storm Beatriz developed over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean near Mexico on Thursday afternoon. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Beatriz was located at latitude 15.0°N and longitude 99.4°W which put it about 135 miles (220 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Beatriz was moving toward the west-northwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1004 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Zihuatenajo to Playa Perula, Mexico. The Hurricane Warning included Manzanillo. A Hurricane Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatenajo, Mexico. The Tropical Storm Warning included Acapulco. A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Cabo Corrientes to Punta Mita, Mexico.

Former Tropical Depression Two-E strengthened to Tropical Storm Beatriz over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean near Mexico on Thursday afternoon. A distinct low level center of circulation was evident on visible satellite images of Tropical Storm Beatriz. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Beatriz’ circulation. Storm near the center of circulation generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 45 miles (75 km) in the northeastern quadrant of Tropical Storm Beatriz. The winds in the other parts of Beatriz’ circulation were blowing at less than tropical storm force.

Tropical Storm Beatriz will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Beatriz will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30˚C. It will move under the southwestern part of an upper level ridge over Mexico and the southern U.S. The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Tropical Storm Beatriz. However, the winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the east. So, there will be little vertical wind shear. Tropical Storm Beatriz will intensify during the next 24 hours. Beatriz could intensify rapidly at times. Tropical Storm Beatriz could strengthen to a hurricane during the next 24 hours.

The upper level ridge over Mexico and the southern U.S. will steer Tropical Storm Beatriz toward the northwest during the next 36 hours. On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Beatriz will move closer to the coast of Mexico. The center of Beatriz could be near Manzanillo by Friday evening. Beatriz could be a hurricane when it gets near Manzanillo. Bands in the northern side of Tropical Storm Beatriz could bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to parts of the west coast of Mexico. Locally heavy rain could fall in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero. Strong winds and locally heavy rain could affect Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Adrian was churning south of Baja California. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Hurricane Adrian was located at latitude 16.4°N and longitude 110.7°W which put it about 450 miles (720 km) south of the southern tip of Baja California. Adrian was moving toward the west-northwest at 7 m.p.h. (11 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 85 m.p.h. (135 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 980 mb.

Mexico Issues Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings

The government of Mexico issued Tropical Storm Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings for the west coast of Mexico on Wednesday night. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Punta Maldonado to Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico. The Tropical Storm Warning included Acapulco. A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Lazaro Cardenas to Manzanillo, Mexico.

A low pressure system over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm during the next several days as it moves near the coast of Mexico. The low pressure system was designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E on Wednesday night. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E was located at latitude 13.5°N and longitude 96.8°W which put it about 315 miles (505 km) southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. It was moving toward the northwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1007 mb.

A low pressure system over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean southeast of Acapulco exhibited more organization on Wednesday night. The U.S. National Hurricane Center designated the system as Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E. More thunderstorms formed in bands in the eastern side of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E. Storms near the center of circulation began to generate upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the system. Removal of mass will allow the surface pressure to decrease.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 36 hours. It will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30˚C. It will move under the southwestern part of an upper level ridge over Mexico and the southern U.S. The upper level ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E. However, the winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the east. So, there will be little vertical wind shear. Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E is likely to intensify during the next 36 hours. It could strengthen to a tropical depression during the next 12 hours. Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E could intensify to a tropical storm during the next 24 hours.

The upper level ridge over Mexico and the southern U.S. will steer Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E toward the northwest during the next 36 hours. On its anticipated track, Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E will move closer to the coast of Mexico. It could be south of Acapulco on Thursday. Bands in the northern side of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two-E could bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to parts of the west coast of Mexico. Locally heavy rain could fall in parts of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Jalisco. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Adrian was spinning southwest of Manzanillo. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Hurricane Adrian was located at latitude 15.4°N and longitude 109.0°W which put it about 395 miles (640 km) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. Adrian was moving toward the west at 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 95 m.p.h. (150 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 986 mb.

Tropical Depression Lester Brings Rain to Southern Mexico

Tropical Depression Lester brought rain to southern Mexico on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Depression Lester was located at latitude 16.5°N and longitude 98.5°W which put it about 85 miles (135 km) east-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Lester was moving toward the north at 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1009 mb.

Former Tropical Storm Lester quickly weakened to a tropical depression after the center made landfall on the coast of Mexico east of Acapulco. The government of Mexico discontinued the tropical storm warnings and watches for the coast. Tropical Depression Lester is forecast to dissipate quickly as it moves farther inland over Mexico. Even though Lester will weaken quickly, bands in the eastern side of Lester’s circulation will drop locally heavy rain over parts of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.