You can donate to earthquake victims at the Red Cross or CRIM. They are seeking non perishable foods, personal hygiene donations, and medical & first aid items. See list at the bottom of this page.
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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Mayor advises not to listen to rumors
Nada con rumores
Pide Juan Carrillo ante efectos de “Nate”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de octubre.-
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
As a preventive measure ⚠️ for the passage of Tropical Storm Nate ☔️, the classes of the afternoon shift 👧👦 are suspended throughout the municipality. Orange alert continues & you're invited to pay attention to the official notices by the Quintana Roo State Civil Protection agency.
There is a notice about making verifying that your documents are in order if you have someone in the island cemeteries.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
The Navy activated the Plan Marina on Thursday in the Prevention phase in Isla Mujeres LINK
The City conducted a tour at Julio Sauri Espinoza Elementary School, one of the six refuges located in Isla Mujeres
Forecast on Thurs:
There are videos of the meeting of the Storm Operations Committee
There's a video of a worker boarding up a homes windows along the Mar Caribe.
There's a video of the mayor saying afternoon classes are suspended due to TS Nate.
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From NOAA this morning
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK from the NHC/NOAA this morn...edited to info about our area. I left out the parts about Central America & the US.
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At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Nate was located by Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 84.8 West. Nate is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general track with a marked increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or two. On the forecast track, the center of Nate will move across the northwestern Caribbean Sea today, and reach the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula early this evening. Nate will then move into the southern Gulf of Mexico tonight and approach the northern Gulf coast Saturday evening.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Nate is expected to become a hurricane by the time it reaches the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) mainly to the east of the center.
The minimum central pressure estimated from the Hurricane Hunter data is 996 mb (29.41 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL: Nate is expected to produce the following rain accumulations through this weekend:
Eastern Yucatan and western Cuba: 2 to 4 inches, max 8 inches
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to continue within portions of the warning area in Honduras during the next few hours, but gradually subside. Hurricane conditions are possible within the hurricane watch area in Mexico by tonight, with tropical storm conditions expected by late this evening.
STORM SURGE: A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds on the Yucatan Peninsula and the adjacent islands. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
SURF: Swells generated by Nate will affect land areas around the northwestern Caribbean during the next day or two. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Punta Herrero to Rio Lagartos Mexico
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area.
Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
For more analysis: https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/
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RAINFALL: Nate is expected to produce the following rain accumulations through this weekend:
Eastern Yucatan and western Cuba: 2 to 4 inches, max 8 inches
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to continue within portions of the warning area in Honduras during the next few hours, but gradually subside. Hurricane conditions are possible within the hurricane watch area in Mexico by tonight, with tropical storm conditions expected by late this evening.
STORM SURGE: A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds on the Yucatan Peninsula and the adjacent islands. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
SURF: Swells generated by Nate will affect land areas around the northwestern Caribbean during the next day or two. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Punta Herrero to Rio Lagartos Mexico
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area.
Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
For more analysis: https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/
NHC's 10a (CDT) advisory says (excerpts): .NATE STRENGTHENING OVER THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA. LOCATION...18.7N 85.0W
ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM SE OF COZUMEL MEXICO
ABOUT 165 MI...260 KM NNE OF ISLA GUANAJA HONDURAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Nate is expected to become a hurricane by the time it reaches the northern Gulf of Mexico Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) mainly to the east of the center.Hurricane conditions are possible within the hurricane watch area in Mexico by tonight, with tropical storm conditions expected by this evening.In Mexico, a storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds on the Yucatan Peninsula and the adjacent islands. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
SURF: Swells generated by Nate will affect land areas around the
northwestern Caribbean during the next day or so. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
Update at 4pm from NHC: NATE STRENGTHENS AS THE CENTER APPROACHES THE NORTHEASTERN TIP OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA AND THE YUCATAN CHANNEL...LOCATION...20.3N 85.7W
ABOUT 80 MI...125 KM E OF COZUMEL MEXICO
ABOUT 645 MI...1035 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES
On the forecast track, the center of Nate will move near or over the
northeastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula this evening. Nate will
then move into the southern Gulf of Mexico tonight, Reports from NOAA buoy 42056, located just north and east of the center, indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to
near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
mainly to the east of the center. NOAA buoy 42056 recently
reported a 1-minute average wind of 56 mph (91 km/h) and a wind gust of 69 mph (111 km/h).
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Election of new taxi union leader planned for November
Convocatoria de taxistas en noviembre .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information has been translated previously.
Convocatoria de taxistas en noviembre .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information has been translated previously.
Recommendations to prepare for the storm
Recomendaciones ante tormenta .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Oct.5 Residents are advised to removed objects that could become projectiles in strong winds, especially from their roofs, and to avoid putting trash out in the streets where it could clog the storm drains. It is recommended to cover wells and secure and protect water tanks and gas tanks, and to have wood to secure the windows and doors. Construction materials and debris should be removed. Businesses are expected to close early on Friday, and to secure their goods, but there is no panic among them. The stores have adequate food supplies to meet the needs of the island. Water companies report they have adequate supplies to meet demands also, including Cristal, Aguavera, Puritronic, and others.
Cargo ferry plans suspension of service during storm
Suspenderán transporte marÃtimo . [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Oct. 5 The transportation of passengers to Puerto Juárez and Punta Sam will be suspended from 7:00pm on Friday, depending on the evolution of tropical storm "Nate" on Caribbean waters, reported the Harbor Master.
Minor navigation throughout the day on the coast of Isla Mujeres will also be restricted to prevent accidents during this storm. Harbor Master Ismael Gonzalez Gil recommended boat owners take the necessary precautions.
About 300 boats under 40 feet in length will seek shelter on the island, mainly in the Makax Lagoon and protected sites. Small boats are also expected to protect themselves in marinas at the lagoon..
Those who are at the Contoy Island National Park fishing camp will be asked to return to the island to take refuge and not be exposed to an unnecessary danger. The lagoons of the Salina Grande and Salina Chica have no risk of overflowing due to the good level they maintain. The two pumps are in good condition and can be started if necessary. On the other hand, Civil Protection reported that the hurricane shelters are in ready for families that wish to move there, mainly of the irregular colonia of La Guadalupana.Also the installation of the Fifth Naval Region is available and several properties that meet the standard of safety for families, however, in the light of experience, there are no more than 100 families who take refuge in the island in case of hurricane , almost always family and friends accommodate the people at home.
Cahuameros basketball team seek victory
Cahuameros busca victoria. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The team was the runner up in the last league tournament and seek first place this time. They were presented by the Mayor on the eve of the beginning of the season. Unless the tropical storm intervenes, they will play the Cozumel Islanders on Saturday and Sunday
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Sunday, Oct. 1 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Full moon Thursday, Oct. 5
Sunset ~6:30
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| Oct. 5 6:49 Oct. 6 7:33 Oct. 7 8:19 Oct. 8 9:09 Oct. 9 10:01 Oct. 10 10:57 |
Sunday, Oct. 8 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Monday, Oct. 9 Day of Fishermen
Thursday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza
Sunday. Oct. 15 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Saturday, Oct. 21 Anniversary of the birth of Ramon Bravo
Sunday, Oct. 22 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Saturday, Oct. 28 8p Mundaca Theater 8pm "Festival of the Dead" (In the end, we are born to die)
Sunday Oct. 29 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween
Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos
Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los Muertos
At this time of year, Mexican families remember & celebrate their departed relatives. Hanal Pixan is the name of the Mayan celebration. Altars are made with photos of the deceased, where offerings of favorite foods and items are placed, copal incense is burned, and marigold flower petals are often used. The schools usually have altar contests & displays, there's usually one in the Town Hall, and last year there was a display of altars representing different of Mexico at the Casa de la Cultura.
All Saints Day & All Souls Day, Nov. 1 & 2, are the Dias de los Muertos...one for children, one for adults, when families visit graves & clean & decorate them. On the island, these are private moments in the cemeteries, not public celebrations like in many parts of Mexico.
There is usually a silent procession with residents dressed in white, black, and traditional clothing, and many wear Catrina makeup. In addition to keeping these traditions alive, Halloween is celebrated enthusiastically on Hidalgo. Bring lots of little items & be prepared to be mobbed by cute kids and to enjoy the various impressive, clever homemade costumes.
Sources for Storm Information & Weather:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).
Donation needs:
The Mexican Red Cross Facility Isla Mujeres is in La Gloria, telephone 8770280. Here are lists of what is required, based on evaluations of needs & damages. No water, No clothing, No medicines.
For the Food kits: Nonperishables in cans & bags, not the big bulk cans or pkgs: Tuna, sardines, beans, rice, lentils, dry pasta, canned veg & chiles, broth, salt, mayo, cooking oil, instant coffee, sugar, jam, chocolate powder or tablets, cookies & crackers.
Hygiene kits: TP (4 rolls), Feminine napkins, toothbrushes & paste, shampoo, bar soap, razors.
Baby kits: Diapers (12 pk), wet wipes, baby oil, baby talc, neutral soap, shampoo, baby bottles, baby food, honey for babies, blankets
Cleaning kits: Detergent, cleaning soap, brooms, brushes, dustpan, buckets, squeegees, mops, rakes
Baby kits: Diapers (12 pk), wet wipes, baby oil, baby talc, neutral soap, shampoo, baby bottles, baby food, honey for babies, blankets
Cleaning kits: Detergent, cleaning soap, brooms, brushes, dustpan, buckets, squeegees, mops, rakes
The DIF social service agency is seeking donations of medical supplies, clean clothing, and bottled water at the CRIM (physical rehab) facilities in La Gloria, including disposable gloves, masks, gauze, bandages, surgical supplies & gloves & scrub brushes, IV equipment, syringes, hydrogen peroxide, antiseptic, and tape, as well as clean sheets, blankets, personal hygiene items and unexpired medications. 9a-4p at the DIF.
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