Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Hurricane Elida
Mexico (Alert)
On 10 August 2020, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that hurricane Elida is located about 380km south west of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, with sustained winds near 75mph (120 km/h). Swells generated by Elida are expected to affect portions of the coast of west-…
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Hurricane Isaias
Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and United States of America
On 30 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Hurricane Isaias is bringing tropical storm conditions and continuous heavy rains across Central Bahamas. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Boca Raton to the…
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Severe Weather
Mexico
On 30 July 2020, the Civil Protection of Jalisco State, Mexico, reported heavy rain affected Colonia San José del Quince, El Salto Municipality. In addition, media reported 400 homes were affected due to floods in Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and El Salto cities, Jalisco. The reports are available in Spanish…
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Volcanic activity
Guatemala
On 29 July 2020, the National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED), reported that the El Fuego Volcano has been generating 6-10 explosions and released a column of ash and gas rising 4,800 meters high above sea level and dispersing toward the west and southwest. Ash falls were dispersed…
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Hurricane Hanna
Mexico
On 27 July 2020, the Mayor of San Pedro in Nuevo Leon State, Mexico, reported that several towns were affected due to Hurricane Hanna over the weekend. In addition, the Civil Protection of the Tamaulipas State activated temporary shelters for people affected by the hurricane. Media…
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Severe Weather
Panama
On 24 July 2020, the Panama National System of Civil Protection National Emergency Operations Center (SINAPROC) reported heavy rain and floods affected Vista Alegre, Vacamonte, Veracruz, Playa Leona, Cerro Silvestre, and Bique sectors in Oeste Province, Panama. Floods affected 64 households…
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Hurricane Douglas
On 23 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Hurricane Douglas (formerly a tropical storm) is strengthening as it approaches the central Pacific (currently category 3). The Hawaiian Islands are advised to monitor the system as it is expected to reach the islands on…
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Tropical Storm Douglas
On 22 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Tropical Storm Douglas is located southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, and southeast of Hawaii, United States of America. It is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane on Thursday and the…
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Tropical Storm Douglas
On 21 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Tropical Storm Douglas is located southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, and is expected to become a hurricane later tonight. The system is expected to continue its west-northwestward motion at least…