Tropical Storm Newton Updates: Second Landfall in Mexico; Path of Storm and Warnings [MAPS, DETAILS]
Newton weakens and disintegrates as it makes its second landfall; warnings down and coastal watches suspended.
Hurricane Newton has been downgraded into a tropical storm as it made its second landfall in Mexico Wednesday. After wreaking havoc on scenic Los Cabos on Tuesday with heavy rains and strong currents, it faded into a tropical storm as it headed to Arizona at the end of the day.
Warnings and coastal watches discontinued
To prepare for the strength of Newton, the Mexican government had to set up coastal watches and severe weather warnings in the region. However, officials discontinued these as the strong winds of Newton faded.
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Arizona's southeastern region experienced heavy rain despite Newton disintegrating. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), their team stopped monitoring Newton at 6 p.m. ET when it was around 25 miles west-northwest of Nogales, Arizona.
Strong effects of Newton in Mexico
Newton was very different when it was in Mexico. The hurricane's strong winds broke windows, caused massive power failures, and tore down trees. There were reports that said that residents remained in their homes while tourists were stranded in their hotel rooms as the strong hurricane moved across the Baja Peninsula.
A ship fishing for shrimp capsized as strong waves brought about by Newton hit it hard in the Gulf of California. Reports said that two people have died because of the incident while three other crew members were still missing.
Path of Newton
According to the NHC, Newton had its second landfall in Mexico after moving across the Gulf around 6 a.m. ET. It had winds of 70 mph. It was reduced to tropical storm status by the time it hit Arizona. A meteorologist said that Newton was only the sixth storm to hit the state this year.
Warnings for flash floods
The National Weather Service released a flash flood warning along Southern Arizona, New Mexico to as far as the western parts of Texas. However, Newton arrived and showed up with three to four inches of rain, which is classified as light to moderate rainfall only.
But despite Newton weakening into a storm, the area of Tucson was ready for anything. Residents and officials were busy filling bags of sand to be distributed everywhere. This activity was done at the Hi Corbett Field.
Residents were concerned that severe rains may come and bring flood to their communities. They were also thankful that the warnings were discontinued.
Meanwhile, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spotted Hermine after it ravaged Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, and other areas. A satellite image was released showing Hermine's post-tropical conditions.
