Storm Watch : Downpour and Floods Expected From Tropical Storm Rosa

This Monday morning, Tropical Storm Rosa has entered the area of Mexico’s Baja California, initiating a week of heavy rains and sporadic pockets of flash flooding. The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for the areas of Baja California from Bahia de los Angeles to San Felipe. Some areas of Southern California and are also being warned of trickling effects of this tropical storm.

On Sunday evening, Tropical Storm Rosa was downgraded from a category 3 hurricane to a tropical storm but the NHS still warns of heavy rain and flooding conditions. “These rainfall amounts may produce life-threatening flash flooding. Dangerous debris flows and landslides are also possible in mountainous terrain.” It is expected that Rosa will have tropical-storm-force sustained winds of almost 45mph with chances of higher gusts.

Tropical Storm Rosa is currently moving north-northeast and its general path is estimated to move from central and northern Baja California and towards the northern Gulf of California later this evening and as it weakens it is expected to move across the Desert Southwest on Tuesday.

Flooded land is to be avoided by all means. One should take caution when walking through flood waters. Depending on the speed of the flood, how deep it is, and any floating debris; it is wise to keep in mind the dangers when maneuvering floods when necessary. 

Flooding increases the possibility of transferring diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dengue and much more due to the fact that direct contact with polluted waters through means of wounds infections, and ingestion. 

As Rosa makes its way across land, in the Pacific near southwest of Mexico is a Tropical Storm Sergio. As of the moment there is no immediate cause for concern on land. Sergio is reaching wind speeds of 70 mph, reminding us of the need to be prepared for any possible disaster.