Tropical Storm Karl is expected to strengthen

Article first published: Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 5 pm EST

Article last updated: Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 11 pm EST

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 pm Tuesday advisory, Tropical Storm Karl is 125 miles northeast of Veracruz Mexico and, 165 miles east-southeast of Tuxpan Mexico, with maximum sustained wind of 40 mph. It’s moving 6 mph to the north-northwest. Tropical Storm Karl is forecast to strengthen.

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has extended the Tropical Storm Watch southward to Roca Partida.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

- Cabo Rojo to Roca Partida

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in southeastern Mexico should monitor the progress of this system.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

RAINFALL: Karl is expected to produce the following rainfall totals:

*Isthmus of Tehuantepec...3 to 6 inches, with local maximum up to 10 inches. *Southern Sierra Madre Oriental and adjacent coast...2 to 4 inches with local maximum up to 6 inches.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible along the Mexican coastline in the watch area starting Thursday.

SURF: Swells generated by Karl are expected to effect the Mexican coastline for the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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Source: National Hurricane Center

This story was originally published October 11, 2022 at 4:13 PM.