Hurricane Iota rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane and is expected to make landfall as a "catastrophic" storm Monday night in Nicaragua. Hurricane Iota has maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surges of as much as 15 to 20 feet along with rainfall of 10 to 20 inches, with isolated maximum totals of 30 inches possible. The storm is moving west at about 9 mph and about 100 miles east-southeast of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. Most of Central America will see effects from Hurricane Iota including high winds, heavy rains, and potential flooding.
Possible Effects:
Heavy rainfall could lead to landslides, mudslides and flooding
Dangerous river levels
Coastal flooding and storm surges
Gusty winds
Downed trees, hindering rescue/recovery efforts
Traffic delays
Cancelled, delayed, or rerouted flights
Power outages in homes and places of work
Mitigating Measures to Apply:
Check with the supplier to ensure they are open and operating
Monitor local news and weather media for updates
Allow extra time for travel to and from supplier and airport
Avoid traveling through flooded areas
Keep extra bottled water in lodging
Keep electronics charged and maintain contact throughout the remainder of the trip
Confirm flight itinerary prior to departure to the airport
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