On the night of August 9, 2024, the Joint Cyclone Warning Center (JTWC) issued the final notice about post-tropical storm Emilia (code 05E) in the East Pacific Ocean.
The storm has been downgraded from a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone and is gradually weakening.
The center of storm Emilia was located near 22.1 degrees North longitude and 124.8 degrees West longitude, about 1400 km southwest of San Diego.
The storm is moving northwest at a speed of about 26 km/h. The strongest wind near the center of the storm remains at 55 km/h, with gusts up to 74 km/h.
It is forecast that in the next 72 hours, storm Emilia will continue to move northwest and gradually weaken.
By August 12, the storm is expected to completely dissipate at 24.7 degrees North longitude and 136.6 degrees West longitude.
Although Emilia is weakening, experts continue to closely monitor this system to detect and issue warnings if there are any signs of reactivation.
With this situation, tourists can now travel to nearby sea and island tourist destinations, but still need to monitor weather reports and continuous updates when traveling in the Eastern Pacific region.
If you plan to take a boat trip or participate in ocean activities, check the weather forecast and sea conditions before departure.
Note that although the storm has weakened, waves could still be up to 5 meters high in some areas. Be cautious when participating in water activities.
Stay in touch with loved ones and update your travel plans if there are any changes.
Comply with all instructions and warnings from local authorities and tourism authorities.
