Boris Hits Mexico as Cristina Fuels New Flood Threat
Tropical Storm Boris made landfall in southwestern Mexico on Tuesday (June 9), bringing torrential rain, flash flooding, mudslides, rough surf, and dangerous rip currents, with some areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches of rain before conditions improve later Tuesday. However, the threat will continue as Tropical Storm Cristina moves along the Pacific coast of Central America and southern Mexico from Wednesday through the weekend, delivering additional rounds of heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslide risks. Forecasters warn that Cristina could strengthen if it remains offshore, keeping parts of Mexico and Central America under unsettled and potentially hazardous weather conditions through Sunday.