Due to the effects from major Hurricane Lidia to impact central Mexico October 2023, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if central Mexico is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Major Hurricane Lidia to Impact Central Mexico: October 2023 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Hurricane Lidia — which is currently approximately 115 miles southwest of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico and moving east northeast at a speed of 16 miles per hour — are at 125 miles per hour, which means that it is currently a strong Category 3 hurricane with a well defined eye. Landfall of this hurricane is expected later this evening, Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for:
- Las Islas Marias
- Manzanillo to El Roblito
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
- El Roblito to Mazatlan
- Punta San Telmo to Manzanillo
Significant precipitation of up to 12 inches is possible in local areas across the state Nayarit, southern portions of the state of Sinaloa, and coastal portions of the state of Jalisco in western Mexico.
Rough surf and strong rip currents are currently affecting the western coast of central Mexico. A dangerous storm surge is expected to result in significant coastal flooding near and to the south of where landfall of the hurricane occurs. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves near the coast.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from central Mexico over the next few days, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are three airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- Aeromexico has issued travel alerts for Puerto Vallarta, Tepic, Colima, and Manzanillo for Monday, October 9, 2023 through Thursday, October 12, 2023; and Sunday, October 15, 2023 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued a travel alert for Puerto Vallarta for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 through Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
- WestJet Airways has issued a travel alert for Puerto Vallarta for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 through Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Final Boarding Call
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce of the United States.
