Tropical Storm Boris continues its movement across the Pacific Ocean and remains under close observation by Mexican authorities. According to the latest forecasts, the storm is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9, on the coast of Guerrero, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and high waves to various parts of the country.
Although Boris is not expected to reach hurricane strength, specialists warn that its extended stay over the Pacific Ocean has led to increased moisture accumulation, raising the potential for rainfall and associated risks.
Meteorological authorities reported that an adjustment to the storm’s trajectory has changed the estimated time of its landfall in Mexico. The system is now expected to make landfall around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday on the coast of Guerrero.
This change means that Boris will remain over the ocean longer, strengthening its rainbands and bringing more intense rainfall to various regions in southern and western Mexico.
Forecasts indicate that Guerrero and Oaxaca could see rainfall accumulations of between 150 and 250 millimeters, especially in coastal and southeastern areas.
In addition, heavy rainfall is expected in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco, while states such as the State of Mexico, Morelos, and Mexico City could experience heavy rain and showers in the coming hours.
Authorities have indicated that these conditions could increase the risk of flash floods, landslides, and rising river and stream levels.
Besides the rain, Boris will bring adverse sea conditions. Waves of four to five meters in height are expected along the coasts of Guerrero, Michoacán, and Oaxaca, while in Jalisco and Colima, waves could reach three to four meters.
In Guerrero, wind gusts of up to 110 kilometers per hour are also forecast, with the possibility of downed trees, damage to billboards, and power outages.
Therefore, authorities recommend avoiding maritime activities and taking extreme precautions in coastal communities.
Boris is the second named tropical cyclone of the 2026 Pacific Ocean season, a season that specialists predict will be particularly active due to oceanic conditions favorable for the formation of these systems.
A tropical storm warning is currently in effect from Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca, to Técpan de Galeana, Guerrero, while authorities continue to monitor its development.
Given the approaching storm, federal, state, and municipal authorities urge the public to stay tuned to official announcements and follow Civil Protection recommendations.
It is also recommended to identify temporary shelters, avoid crossing rivers or flooded areas, and stay informed about the storm’s progress, as its main risk remains the possibility of extreme rainfall that could affect vulnerable communities in southern and western Mexico.
Source: vanguardia
