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Hurricane Roslyn: Mexico braces for powerful storm Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast
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Large and destructive waves are expected in coastal areas Large and destructive waves are expected
Towns along Mexico's Pacific coast are bracing for powerful Hurricane Roslyn, amid warnings that it could bring dangerous storm surges and flooding. A powerful hurricane has made landfall in western Mexico, threatening to cause extensive damage in coastal areas.
Local emergency services have been making last-minute preparations. Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Nayarit state, with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph).
Roslyn is expected to make landfall on Sunday morning in the western Nayarit state, home to popular beach resorts. It is expected to weaken over land, but officials have warned of destructive waves, landslides and flooding.
The storm is packing winds up to 125mph (205km/h), but has been downgraded from Category 4 to Category 3 by the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). More than a dozen municipalities in Nayarit and neighbouring Jalisco state have set up emergency shelters for those who have been evacuated.
"Roslyn is expected to produce a life-threatening storm surge with significant coastal flooding near and to the east of where the centre makes landfall," the NHC warned in its bulletin at 09:00 GMT. Shortly after landfall, the US National Hurricane Center said: "Roslyn is expected to produce a life-threatening storm surge with significant coastal flooding.
"Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves," it warned, adding that there was also the risk of landslides in areas of rugged terrain. "Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves."
The authorities in Nayarit, Jalisco and several other states have been setting up shelters.
The hurricane season in Mexico usually lasts from June to November, affecting both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country.The hurricane season in Mexico usually lasts from June to November, affecting both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country.
In May, 11 people were killed after Hurricane Agatha struck south-western Oaxaca state.In May, 11 people were killed after Hurricane Agatha struck south-western Oaxaca state.
Scientists from the US weather service have predicted a very active hurricane season for this year with above average numbers of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes.Scientists from the US weather service have predicted a very active hurricane season for this year with above average numbers of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes.
Hurricane Roslyn eyes MexicoHurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico
Hurricane Roslyn eyes MexicoHurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico