Location: Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatán, Mexico
Event: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts that Tropical Storm Lisa will become a hurricane by Wednesday, November 2, and will pass over or near the southeastern states of Mexico. The NHC issued a Hurricane Watch from Chetumal to Puerto Costa Maya and a Tropical Storm Watch from Chetumal to Punta Herrero. U.S. citizens in these areas should monitor the progress of Lisa, follow the instructions of local authorities, and be prepared to seek shelter.
Actions To Take:
- Monitor local media for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Seek shelter if needed.
- Flights could be impacted. Check with your airline for updates.
- Monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) for updates on storm activity and emergency response.
- Keep friends and loved ones advised of your whereabouts via phone, text, and social media and let them know you are safe when possible.
- Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page for more information.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
From the United States: 1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Links:
Mexico International Travel Information
Smart Trave le r En rollment Program (STEP)
