Alex heading into Mexico with 90mph winds
June 30, 2010
Hurricane Alex will make landfall this evening near Rancho Las Carreras later this evening. The most recent reports indicate movement due west at 11 knots. Hurricane Winds extend out as far as 70 miles in some areas, and TS winds 205 miles. Much of Southern Texas is already experiencing convective rain bands and gusty winds.
Radar rainfall estimates already indicate values in excess of 5 inches, and multiple tornado warnings have been issued in the region.
The main threats from this system will be the torrential rains and surge potential over the rest of the day and into early tomorrow.
Latest Conditions:
4:00 PM CDT Wed Jun 30
Location: 24.5°N 96.8°W
Max sustained: 90 mph
Moving: W at 13 mph
Min pressure: 959 mb
We will continue to monitor the system as it moves inland.
