A tropical disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea has strengthened into Tropical Storm Nadine, threatening portions of Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds.
Nadine, which formed early Saturday morning, is currently located about 60 miles east of Belize City with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is moving westward at 9 mph and is expected to make landfall along the coast of Belize later this morning or early afternoon.
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Watches and Warnings
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Belize City, Belize to Cancun, Mexico, including Cozumel. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area through this afternoon.
Impacts
- Heavy Rainfall: Nadine is forecast to produce widespread rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated areas receiving over 12 inches, across northern Belize, northern Guatemala, and southern Mexico. This heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding.
- Strong Winds: Tropical storm conditions, including strong winds, are expected in the warning area through this afternoon.
- Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible in areas of onshore winds near and to the north of where Nadine makes landfall.
Forecast Track
After making landfall in Belize, Nadine is expected to continue westward, crossing northern Guatemala and southeastern Mexico. The storm is forecast to weaken and dissipate over southeastern Mexico by early Sunday.
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