Another Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Feature Lurking After Boris

What was once Tropical Storm Boris is pushing inland over Mexico, while Tropical Storm Cristina is targeting Central America with heavy rain. Here is a closer look at what is unfolding across the Eastern Pacific this week.

Latest Update on Former Tropical Storm Boris

Boris made landfall in southern Mexico early Tuesday as a tropical storm. While the storm has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone since it came ashore, the system will continue to bring torrential downpours and the threat of flooding as it moves farther inland. The center of Boris is becoming more disorganized with each hour as the bulk of the thunderstorm activity breaks apart due to high wind shear.

Winds are blowing from the north in this part of the Eastern Pacific, disrupting the structure of the eye of the storm. As of the Tuesday update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Boris was packing maximum sustained winds of 30 mph. The storm peaked as a tropical storm carrying winds of 40 mph. The threshold for formal tropical development is 39 mph.

Despite Boris being on the weaker end of the scale, the tropical feature is still dumping heavy rain across southern Mexico. Flash flooding and mudslides are potential risks associated with Boris. In addition, the rough surf conditions, volatile seas, and dangerous rip currents may pose threats to fishing interests, boaters, and swimmers through the end of the day Tuesday.

The popular resort town of Acapulco is taking the brunt of Boris' impact. The beachside community is forecast to pick up 4 to 8 inches of rain by the time that the system wraps up.

Officials with the World Cup have been keeping a close eye on the forecast. The first matches of the much-anticipated event kick off in Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday. Although Boris should be long gone from this part of the country by then, the typical rain shower and thunderstorm activity this time of the year could result in weather delays.