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Tropical storm Beatriz weakens on leaving Mexico coast | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Hurricane Beatriz has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves away from the east coast of Mexico. | |
Beatriz had been threatening some of Mexico's most popular resorts and left tourists sheltering in hotels, but all warnings have now been cancelled. | |
Pacific ports which were closed along the coast are gradually being reopened. | |
The US National Hurricane Center said winds had fallen to 110km/h (70mph) and were expected to continue weakening over the next two days. | |
The first Pacific hurricane - Adrian - formed earlier this month, causing no damage, but forecasters predict a busier hurricane season over the Atlantic. | |
Casualties have been light. One tourist is reported to have been injured by a falling tree in Acapulco. | |
The Mexican government issued a red alert for areas around the resort city of Manzanillo. | The Mexican government issued a red alert for areas around the resort city of Manzanillo. |
And hurricane warnings were issued along coast from Lazaro Cardenas north to Cabo Corrientes. | And hurricane warnings were issued along coast from Lazaro Cardenas north to Cabo Corrientes. |
Tourists | Tourists |
Early on Tuesday, Beatriz had reached winds of up to 150km/h (90mph), and was moving over the coast. | |
The storm was expected to drop 15-30cm (6-12in) of rain along the coast, with a risk of flash floods and mudslides. | |
The US state department issued a message urging American citizens to find shelter, monitor news reports and follow official instructions. | The US state department issued a message urging American citizens to find shelter, monitor news reports and follow official instructions. |
Mexico has no major oil installations in the Pacific, but its coastal resorts are popular with American tourists. | Mexico has no major oil installations in the Pacific, but its coastal resorts are popular with American tourists. |