US Embassy in Mexico issues warning and advice for Hurricane Beryl

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in Grenada, the US government wants To inform Americans on some hurricane and tropical storm warnings, as well as consular service restrictions and others.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the hurricane will impact the Mexican Caribbean, particularly the Yucatan Peninsula, on Friday, June 5.

Given the inconveniences and potential damage that this natural phenomenon can cause, the US consular agencies in Cancun and Playa del Carmen will not be open to the public from July 5 to 8, 2024.

Mexican officials have issued a series of hurricane warnings “the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, a tropical storm warning for the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula south of Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch for north from Cancun to Cabo Catoche, and a tropical storm watch for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula west of Cabo Catoche to Campeche,” read the advice.

Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama has announced the suspension of classes in all education centers on July 4 and 5, as well as the implementation of a “Dry Law”, as the Category 3 hurricane approaches the coasts of Mexico.

The region has come under scrutiny “Yellow alert” means the area is in “moderate danger” and the population should seek shelter.

In the event of an evacuation, Americans would… emergency kit packed and be prepared to go to one of 120 government-designated shelters, which can accommodate 23,465 people.

Find information about shelters here: Shelters in Quintana Roo, Shelters in YucatanAnd Shelters in Merida.

It is highly recommended to find the nearest shelter in advance and plan how to get there.

Other affected services include inbound and outbound flights from Merida, Cozumel, Cancun and Tulum, as well as ferry service to and from nearby islands. Transport services can not only be delayed, but also cancelled.

Both the U.S. and Mexican governments advise you to be prepared for a possible evacuation order. To do this, you must constantly monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service.

Last but not least, keep your family and friends back home informed of your decisions and movements before and during the impending impact of the hurricane.