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Major Hurricane Lidia Track Map & Archive

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Local time · Active from 02 Oct 2023 17:00 GMT-7 to 11 Oct 2023 05:00 GMT-7

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
13.84Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
252facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
769centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
1846buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

942 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

220 km/h

Region

East Pacific

Key Events

Formation

02 Oct 2023 17:00 GMT-7

11.2°N, -105.8°E

Dissipation

11 Oct 2023 05:00 GMT-7

24.5°N, -100.5°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Lidia

No, Lidia is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-10-11T12:00:00.000Z.
Lidia formed on 2023-10-03T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-10-11T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.

Storm Timeline

Lidia at 24.5°N, 100.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Lidia at 23.0°N, 102.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)

Lidia at 21.7°N, 103.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)

Lidia at 20.7°N, 104.6°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)

Lidia at 20.1°N, 105.5°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 220 km/h (137 mph)

Lidia at 19.6°N, 106.3°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 209 km/h (130 mph)

Lidia at 19.3°N, 107.1°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)

Lidia at 19.0°N, 107.8°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 169 km/h (105 mph)

Lidia at 18.8°N, 108.5°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)

Lidia at 18.6°N, 109.1°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 144 km/h (89 mph)

Hurricane Lidia (2023): A Retrospective Analysis

Meteorological History

Hurricane Lidia formed from a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa in late September 2023. The system organized into a tropical depression on October 3, 2023, while located several hundred miles south of Mexico. It gradually strengthened into a tropical storm on October 4 and was named Lidia. The storm initially struggled to intensify due to moderate wind shear, but by October 8, it began to organize more effectively. Over the next 48 hours, Lidia underwent rapid intensification, fueled by very warm sea surface temperatures of 30–31°C (86–88°F) and low wind shear. On October 10, Lidia reached its peak intensity as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 942 mbar. It made landfall at 8 p.m. EDT (00:00 UTC October 11) near Las Peñitas, Mexico, about 35 miles south-southwest of Puerto Vallarta. This made Lidia tied as the third-strongest landfalling Pacific hurricane on record for Mexico. After landfall, the storm rapidly weakened over the mountainous terrain of western Mexico and dissipated on October 11.

Impact and Damages

Lidia caused widespread devastation along the Pacific coast of Mexico, particularly in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa. The storm brought torrential rainfall of up to 12 inches (300 mm), leading to flash flooding and mudslides. A dangerous storm surge produced significant coastal flooding near and south of the landfall location. At least two fatalities were reported: one man in Nayarit died when a tree fell on his vehicle, and another person drowned while trying to cross a swollen river in Jalisco. Two others were injured in Jalisco. Infrastructure damage was extensive, with downed trees, power lines, and damaged buildings. The Puerto Vallarta airport was closed until the morning of October 11. Economic losses are estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, though exact figures are still being assessed. The storm also affected agriculture, particularly banana and sugarcane crops.

Government Response and Relief Efforts

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador deployed approximately 6,000 members of the armed forces to assist with evacuations and relief efforts. Authorities opened shelters for displaced residents, and school classes were suspended in affected areas. The government coordinated with local officials to clear debris and restore power. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) provided timely warnings, and the Mexican government issued evacuation orders for low-lying areas. International aid was offered, but Mexico managed the response primarily with domestic resources. The rapid weakening of Lidia after landfall limited the scope of the disaster, but recovery efforts continued for weeks.

Global Perspective

While Lidia primarily impacted Mexico, its effects were felt indirectly through disrupted travel and trade. The storm did not directly affect other countries, but it served as a reminder of the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones due to climate change. Scientists have noted that warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more rapid intensification events, as seen with Lidia.