Tropical Storm Aletta (2006) - Preparations and Impact

Preparations and Impact

When the storm began to move towards the coast, the Mexican government issued tropical storm watches between Punta Maldonado and Zihuatanejo. By 1800 UTC on May 29, the advisory was discontinued after a series of modifications and extensions.

Aletta produced moderate rainfall across Mexico, including a 24-hour rainfall total of 100.2 mm (3.94 inches) in Jacatepec, Oaxaca on May 30, and 96.0 mm (3.78 inches) in La Calera, Guerrero, the next day. High winds knocked down trees and caused minor structural damage. In Zihuatanejo, a ship with nine people was rescued after being reported as lost, which may have been a result of high seas generated by Aletta. However, there were no reports of fatalities associated with Aletta.

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