Tropical Storm Karl: ‘... the center of Karl should reach the coasts of Tabasco or Veracruz states in Mexico Friday night or early Saturday’

Article first published: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 5 am EST

Article last updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 11 pm EST

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 pm Wednesday advisory, Tropical Storm Karl is 255 miles north-northeast of Veracruz Mexico and, 290 miles north of Coatzacoalcos Mexico, with maximum sustained wind of 60 mph. It’s moving 0 mph to the STATIONARY.

"... the center of Karl should reach the coasts of Tabasco or Veracruz states in Mexico Friday night or early Saturday." according to analysts. "Little change in strength is expected on Thursday, but Karl should gradually lose some strength on Friday while it approaches the Bay of Campeche coast of Mexico."

YESTERDAY (Tuesday):

The National Hurricane Center released the first advisory for a tropical storm at 5 pm yesterday (Tuesday). A tropical storm watch has been issued by weathercasters for portions of southeastern Mexico.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

- Tuxpan to Frontera

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. Additional watches or warnings may be required for portions of the coast of Mexico on Thursday.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

RAINFALL: Karl is expected to produce 3 to 7 inches of rain, with local maxima up to 12 inches, across portions of Veracruz and Tabasco states in Mexico from Friday into late Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with local maxima up to 6 inches, is also expected across portions of Chiapas. These rains can produce flash flooding, along with mudslides, in higher terrain.

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

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

Source: National Hurricane Center

This story was originally published October 12, 2022 at 1:04 AM.