Since the first minute of September 12, the port of Puerto Vallarta has been closed to navigation, according to the Harbor Master's Office. This measure responds to the adverse weather conditions generated by the interaction of tropical wave number 21 and a low pressure system in the Pacific Ocean.
The weather system has produced winds of 15 to 20 knots, with gusts of up to 30 knots, and waves of between 7 and 10 feet, conditions that represent a danger to the navigation of small vessels. For this reason, it has been decided to suspend port activities until further notice.
The statement, issued by the Frigate Captain and Regional Port Captain of Puerto Vallarta, Andrés Aguirre Hernández, is addressed to the maritime, port and fishing community of the region. The port will remain closed until weather conditions are safe again.
The meteorological phenomenon, still without an official name, is currently located off the coast of Jalisco, between the municipalities of Cihuatlán and Tomatlán, and is expected to evolve into a tropical storm in the next few hours, locating itself off the coast of Puerto Vallarta this Thursday afternoon.
The tropical storm is expected to head toward Cabo San Lucas on Friday, without posing significant risks to the mainland. However, cloudy weather and intermittent rain are expected, which will keep tourism activities related to navigation suspended.
The port of Puerto Vallarta will remain closed until authorities consider that weather conditions allow it to reopen without risk to the maritime community. Port authorities recommend staying informed through official channels to receive updates on the port situation and the weather in the region.