Hurricane Ingrid

[Somerset Squall]

Ingrid peaked at 75kts, but has since weakened to 65kts as shear, most probably from TS Manuel in the East Pacific, has impacted Ingrid. Ingrid's LLCC is partially exposed at the edge of the convective mass. As Manuel makes landfall imminently and weakens, shear should ease over Ingrid, possibly allowing some re-intensification prior to landfall.

[Konstantinos]

We have Fujiwhara effect? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujiwhara_effect

[summer blizzard]

Both GFS and ECWMF are now more bullish that shear will relax as Manuel dies (it's over land and headed for mountains which will rip it apart) with strengthening for 18-36 hours. Landfall UK time looks to be evening or overnight.

 

Given that we were recording 7mb pressure drops in 6 hours before Manuel got going i suspect that we will be close to category 2. Ingrid has dealt with shear pretty well.

 

 

We have Fujiwhara effect? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujiwhara_effect

 

Kind of, they are both part of one large area of low pressure, the reason for developments being that Mexico between them produces a thermal gradient enhancing convection in the moist regions in either basin, mountains also aid a pressure gradient.

[Coast]

24 dead as Tropical Storm Manuel and Hurricane Ingrid batter Mexico from east and west

[*]Two storm systems are closing in on Mexico, causing mass destruction and claiming 24 lives so far

[*]Tropical Storm Manuel is closing in on the south-west coast 

[*]Hurricane Ingrid is moving towards the country's east coast

[*]People are evacuating coastal areas fearing landslides and flash-flooding

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2421691/24-dead-Tropical-Storm-Manuel-Hurricane-Ingrid-batter-Mexico-east-west.html

[Somerset Squall]

Ingrid made landfall below hurricane strength. Now Ingrid is inland, weakening will be swift.

[Coast]

On her way out now:

 

Tropical Depression INGRID: Probability of Cat 1 or above winds to 9 hours lead

[Coast]

But left some trouble in both their wakes:

 

 

Mexico storms Ingrid and Manuel leave trail of destruction

 

Mexican authorities have declared a state of emergency in more than 20 towns in eastern Tamaulipas state after Tropical Storm Ingrid hit the area. The government has also allocated emergency funds to western Guerrero state, where Tropical Storm Manuel caused severe flooding.

 

The two almost simultaneous storms have affected two-thirds of the country, said Interior Minister Osorio Chong. At least 42 people have died in flooding and landslides. Tropical Storm Manuel made landfall on Sunday near the port of Manzanillo, on Mexico's Pacific coast. It caused devastation in the resort town of Acapulco, where at least 21 people were killed in flash floods and landslides.

 

A bulldozer was used to help people to safety on the outskirts of Acapulco. Six members of one family were buried in their home on the outskirts of Acapulco when it collapses under a mudslide. Four thousand people are still in shelters. Acapulco residents tried to get out of flooded areas however they could Mayor Luis Walton said 40,000 tourists were stranded in the city as the airport is still closed after a power cut and two main highways leading out of the city remain flooded.

 

Mexican tourists arrive at the Mexican Navy headquarters after being trapped by heavy rains in Acapulco on 17 September 2013

President Enrique Pena Nieto flew over the area on Monday and said he would "arrange for government funds to help". State Governor Angel Aguirre said he was organising an air lift to transport goods to the city and get trapped tourists out. Manuel dissipated over south-western Mexico on Monday.

 

Hurricane Ingrid

 

But residents of eastern Mexico were hit by Hurricane Ingrid, which was downgraded to a tropical storm shortly before it made landfall on Monday morning near the town of La Pesca. More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the state of Veracruz. Twelve people died when a landslide near the town of Altotonga buried workers trying to clear a road from debris and passengers waiting in a bus to pass.  At least 20 highways and 12 bridges were damaged, according to Veracruz's civil protection authority. In Guerrero, 9,000 people remain in shelters after their homes were flooded Residents living along the river Panuco have been evacuated as it is feared it could break its banks later on Tuesday.

 

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24124198