Ciclon Tropical
In short
A tropical cyclone is a rotating weather system with low pressure and strong winds. Currently, Tropical Storm Trudy has formed in the Pacific near Oaxaca and may intensify into a major hurricane.
In plain words
It is a massive storm that forms over warm ocean waters. These storms bring very heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves to coastal areas.
A simple example
Tropical Storm Trudy is currently threatening the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima with heavy rain and potential flooding.
Why it matters
They can cause devastating floods, landslides, and destruction to buildings. Monitoring their path is vital to save lives and prepare for emergencies.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse a tropical cyclone with a standard thunderstorm, which is much smaller and does not rotate around a central low-pressure eye.
Sources
- Nace la tormenta Trudy en la misma ruta del tren de ciclones anteriores y apunta a ser un huracán mayor
- Los estados en alerta por lluvias intensas ante la evolución de “Trudy” de depresión a tormenta tropical
- Se forma la tormenta tropical "Trudy" en el Pacífico frente a las costas de Guerrero y Oaxaca
- Se aproxima la tormenta tropical Trudy en el Pacífico mexicano y amenaza con traer más lluvias con tormentas eléctricas