Tropical Storm Dalila Forms and Impacts Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Posted on 06/13/25 at 22:07
- Dalila Storm Hits Mexican Coasts
- Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
- Risk of Landslides and Flooding
Tropical Storm Dalila formed this Friday off the southern coasts of Guerrero and Michoacán, according to Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (SMN).
This weather phenomenon, which originated from Tropical Depression Four-E, is expected to bring intense rainfall to several Pacific states.
Rainfall is forecast to range from 75 to 150 millimeters in Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. In Jalisco and Colima, very strong rain is expected, between 50 and 75 millimeters.
The SMN detailed that the storm will have maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h, with gusts up to 85 km/h.
Tropical Storm Dalila Forms
3 pm CST – Tropical Storm #Dalila bringing heavy rains and strong winds to portions of southern and southwestern Mexico. Here are the Key Messages. Visit https://t.co/Oy8uoeRKme for more. pic.twitter.com/duKtEbzj7R
— NHC Pacific (@NHC_Pacific) June 13, 2025
Storm Dalila is moving north-northwest at a speed of 17 km/h, according to Efe and Infobae.
As for wind impact, gusts of 50 to 70 km/h are forecast along the coasts of Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca, while gusts in Jalisco and Colima are expected to range from 40 to 60 km/h.
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Another important factor is the wave height. Waves between 4.5 and 5.5 meters are expected off the coasts of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Meanwhile, the coast of Michoacán is expected to see waves from 3.5 to 4.5 meters, and Jalisco and Colima between 2.5 and 3.5 meters.
Heavy Rains and Strong Winds in the Pacific
The SMN also warned of the risks associated with the rain, which could cause landslides, rising river and stream levels, and flooding in low-lying areas.
As a result, the agency urged the public to follow Civil Protection recommendations.
Meanwhile, the Mexican government, in coordination with the U.S. National Hurricane Center, has issued a tropical storm watch.
The watch includes areas from Lázaro Cárdenas (Michoacán) to Playa Pérula (Jalisco), as well as from Técpan de Galeana to Lázaro Cárdenas.
Conclusion
As for the 2025 cyclone season, Mexico is expecting up to 37 named storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Between five and seven of these are anticipated to impact the country.
In 2024, Hurricane John was one of the most devastating cyclones in the Pacific, leaving 29 dead in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacán.
Additionally, the Atlantic also brought storms, such as Alberto in northern Mexico, which claimed six lives.
