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Hurricane John Makes Landfall in Guerrero, Mexico as Category 3 Storm with 120 mph Winds

Sep 24, 2024, 01:52 AM

Hurricane John has made landfall in Mexico's southern Pacific coast, specifically near Marquelia, Guerrero, as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The storm rapidly intensified from a tropical depression to a major hurricane within 24 hours. Authorities have issued warnings for life-threatening flash flooding, storm surges, and damaging hurricane-force winds, particularly in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. The National Hurricane Center has emphasized the need for residents to seek higher ground and take necessary precautions to protect life and property. The storm is expected to bring extraordinary rainfall, with forecasts predicting 12 to 30 inches, potentially causing severe flooding and mudslides. Earlier, John was a Category 1 and Category 2 hurricane before reaching Category 3. The storm is also expected to impact Acapulco and the broader Oaxaca state, with landfall occurring around 9:15 PM CST.