Hurricane BUD – Keep Your Family Safe
As of 3:00 AM MDT, Tuesday, June 1
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Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale: Category 4
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Maximum Sustained Winds: 115 knots / 209 km/h
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Minimum Central Pressure: 948 mb
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Location: 18.1°N, 108.2°W
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Movement: Northwest at 6 knots / 11 km/h
Storm Category Reference:
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D: Tropical Depression – wind speed below 62 km/h
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S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 62 km/h and 117 km/h
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H: Hurricane – wind speed between 117 km/h and 177 km/h
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M: Major Hurricane – wind speed above 177 km/h
So, what does this mean?
It means that by Friday, June 15, Baja California will likely begin to feel the effects of Hurricane BUD.
The good news? Forecasts suggest that by Saturday, June 16, BUD will start to weaken significantly.
Still, it’s always smart to take precautionary measures when facing storms of this magnitude. Stay alert and informed, and prepare your home and family ahead of time.