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☆ Hurricane Roslyn forecast to near major strength as it hits Mexican coast
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hurricane Roslyn is expected to hit Mexico's Pacific coast at near major hurricane strength bringing dangerous storm surges and flooding, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, as authorities urged residents in some areas to move to safety. Roslyn had strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane by late on Friday, the Miami-based forecaster said, as it approached resort towns in central Mexico. Hurricane conditions are expected to reach the coast by late Saturday or early Sunday, it said. "Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength by midday Saturday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous," the NHC said. The NHC expects Roslyn to bring a dangerous storm surge with "large, destructive waves" and "significant coastal flooding".

☆ Tropical Storm Roslyn to strengthen to hurricane near Mexican resorts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Roslyn is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday as it crawls toward tourist resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Roslyn is expected to be a hurricane when it makes landfall by Saturday night or Sunday morning, the NHC said in its latest report. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe slow-moving storm is recording maximum sustained winds near 70 mph (110 kph) with higher gusts, the NHC said. A Category 1 hurricane packs winds of at least 74 miles per hour (119 kph). The NHC also expects Roslyn to cause a dangerous storm surge, producing "significant coastal flooding" near and to the east of where the storm makes landfall, bringing with it "large, destructive waves."

☆ Hurricane Roslyn strengthens to Category 3 as it barrels towards Mexico's Pacific coast
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MEXICO CITY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Hurricane Roslyn intensified to a powerful Category 3 storm on Saturday as it churned towards tourist zones along Mexico's Pacific coast and is expected to make landfall by Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAlthough some weakening was possible beginning Saturday night, Roslyn was expected to still be near or at major hurricane strength when it makes landfall, the Miami-based forecaster said. Maximum sustained winds were near 120 mph (195 km), and rainfall of 4 to 8 inches was expected on the upper coast of Colima, Jalisco and western Nayarit. "Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding and possible landslides in areas of rugged terrain over coastal southwestern and west-central Mexico," the NHC said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Cassandra Garrison; editing by Diane CraftOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Hurricane Roslyn strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Mexico's Pacific coast
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Hurricane Roslyn intensified to a powerful Category 4 storm on Saturday and was expected to keep strengthening as it churned toward tourist zones along Mexico's Pacific coast with expected landfall by Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Roslyn was forecast to pick up strength as it moves parallel to the southwestern coast of Mexico through midday Saturday before making landfall along the coast of Nayarit state Sunday morning, bringing damaging winds and a major storm surge, the NHC said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAlthough some weakening was possible beginning on Saturday night, Roslyn was expected to still be near or at major hurricane strength when it makes landfall, the Miami-based forecaster said. Maximum sustained winds increased to near 130 mph (215 km), and rainfall of 4 to 8 inches was expected on the upper coast of Colima, Jalisco and western Nayarit. "Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding and possible landslides in areas of rugged terrain over coastal southwestern and west-central Mexico," the NHC said.

☆ Storm Roslyn likely to strengthen to hurricane near Mexican tourism spots
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Roslyn is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by late on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, as it moves up central Mexico towards tourist resorts on its Pacific coast. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe NHC said tropical storm conditions could hit the coast down from Perula to Manzanilla, a port city in Colima state. This would make Roslyn a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. It said the storm could bring strong winds and a dangerous storm surge, while heavy rains could cause flash-flooding and landslides. The NHC expects Roslyn will also bring heavy rain to Nayarit, the Islas Marias archipelago and parts of southern Sinaloa.

☆ U.S. charges 7 in alleged plot to repatriate U.S. resident to China
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Sarah N. Lynch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The United States unsealed criminal charges on Thursday against seven Chinese nationals accused of waging a surveillance and harassment campaign against a U.S. resident and his family, in a bid by the Chinese government to repatriate one of them back to China. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe lead defendant, Quanzhong An, and his daughter were arrested on Thursday morning. The United States does not have an extradition treaty with China. The man and his son are identified only as "John Doe-1 and John Doe-2." As part of the plot, the defendants allegedly coerced a relative of the family to travel from China to the United States in a bid to convince John Doe-1 to return to the country.

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