{"id":509534,"date":"2026-06-04T21:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T01:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/honduras-registers-high-probability-of-rain-due-to-the-influence-of-tropical-storm-amanda\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:25:22","slug":"honduras-registers-high-probability-of-rain-due-to-the-influence-of-tropical-storm-amanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/international\/honduras-registers-high-probability-of-rain-due-to-the-influence-of-tropical-storm-amanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Honduras registers high probability of rain due to the influence of Tropical Storm Amanda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tropical Storm Amanda<\/strong>, the first named tropical cyclone of the 2026 hurricane<\/a> season in the Pacific basin, continues to be monitored by international meteorological services due to its evolution over open waters of the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Although the phenomenon does not represent a direct threat to Honduras<\/strong> or the Central American coasts<\/strong>, its circulation will favor the entry of moisture that could increase rainfall in different regions of the country over the next few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the most recent meteorological reports, Amanda formed in the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first named tropical system of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The United States National Hurricane Center<\/strong> reported that the phenomenon is over open waters and far from populated areas, so there is currently no direct risk to continental territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amanda stays away from Central America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Specialists detailed that the tropical storm is recording maximum sustained winds near 65 kilometers per hour, with higher gusts and a minimum central pressure of 1006 millibars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The system is located approximately 2,415 kilometers west-southwest of Baja California Sur, Mexico,<\/strong> moving northwest over open Pacific waters. Due to this trajectory, projections rule out any direct impact on Honduras, Central America,<\/strong> or the Mexican coasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forecasts indicate that Amanda could strengthen slightly over the next few hours before beginning a gradual weakening process over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current meteorological models agree that the phenomenon would not reach hurricane category and would end up dissipating in the ocean without making landfall. The phenomenon does not pose a direct threat to Honduras or the Central American coasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rain probabilities will increase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Amanda is very far from Honduran territory,<\/strong> experts explain that tropical systems can indirectly influence the atmospheric conditions of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, the circulation associated with the phenomenon and the low-pressure remnants will favor the transport of moisture from the Pacific towards Central America, creating favorable conditions for rain and showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western and southern Honduras are among the regions with the highest probabilities of rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather forecasts maintain probabilities of precipitation between 87% and 90%, especially in sectors of the west, south, and some areas of the center of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These rains could occur intermittently for several days, accompanied in some cases by electrical activity and moderate wind gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities maintain permanent monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meteorological surveillance agencies continue to monitor the evolution of Amanda to identify any significant changes in its behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, so far there is no indication that the system could pose a danger to Honduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authorities have reiterated that the population should stay informed only through official channels and avoid sharing unconfirmed information that could cause unnecessary alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, they reminded that the hurricane season is just beginning and that during the coming months new phenomena could develop in both the Pacific and the Atlantic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 hurricane season is already underway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The formation of Amanda officially marks the beginning of named cyclonic activity in the eastern Pacific this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialists foresee an active season, so they recommend that the population stay attentive to the meteorological bulletins issued by the competent authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Amanda does not pose a threat to Honduras, its indirect influence will serve as a reminder of the importance of preparedness for weather phenomena that may develop over the coming months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 hurricane season has already begun with the formation of Amanda in the eastern Pacific. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the main expected effect for the Honduran territory will be an increase in humidity and the possibility of rain in several regions, conditions that could benefit some agricultural areas, but which also require vigilance against possible flash floods in rivers or streams in vulnerable sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meteorological authorities reiterated that they will continue to monitor the evolution of the system and will issue new updates in the event of significant<\/a> changes in its trajectory or intensity.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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