Tropical Storm Boris set to hit southwest Mexican coast on Monday night
Mexico News Daily
Last updated: June 9, 2026
Tropical Storm Boris is projected to make landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing significant rainfall, flooding, and potential mudslides to Guerrero and Oaxaca. The Mexican government has activated civil protection measures in anticipation of the storm's impact.
- The storm, located southeast of Acapulco with sustained winds of 40 mph, is forecast to move north and bring 4 to 10 inches of rain to the coastal areas between Lagunas de Chacahua and Tecpan.
- The region is expected to experience extraordinary rainfall, potentially exceeding the average monthly precipitation for June in Guerrero.
- Acapulco is directly in the storm's path, and areas further north like Michoacán could receive up to 6 inches of rain.
- Residents in Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit are advised to stay informed.
- Boris is expected to weaken over land, with lingering rainfall expected from southwestern Oaxaca through Jalisco.
- This is the first named storm of the year, following the dissipation of Tropical Storm Amanda.
- A separate tropical rainstorm near Central America is also expected to affect Mexico, with potential for intensification into a hurricane under favorable conditions.
- Guerrero may receive additional rain from this second system.
