Location: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, and Sinaloa, Mexico
Event: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts that Hurricane Roslyn will be at or near major hurricane strength when it passes near and makes landfall along the west-central coast of Mexico on the evening of Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. U.S. citizens in states along the coast of west-central Mexico and the Islas Marias, including popular tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta, the Riviera Nayarit, and Mazatlan should monitor the progress of Roslyn, follow the instructions of local authorities, and be prepared to seek shelter.
Actions To Take:
- Monitor local media for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Seek shelter if needed.
- Flights could be impacted. Check with your airline for updates.
- Monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) for updates on storm activity and emergency response.
- Keep friends and loved ones advised of your whereabouts via phone, text, and social media and let them know you are safe when possible.
- Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page for more information.
Assistance:
Contact Form
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
From the United States: 1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Links:
Mexico International Travel Information
U.S. Passports
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Traveler’s Checklist
Department of State on Facebook and Twitter
U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter