Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Mexico issues hurricane warning as Ida approaches

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Mexico has issued a hurricane warning for parts of the Yucatan Peninsula as Ida nears the popular resort town of Cancun.

The Miami-based center says the warning is in effect from Playa del Carmen to Cabo Catoche, including Cancun and Cozumel.

It says winds have picked up to 90 mph (150 kph) and that Ida is centered about 110 miles (175 kilometers) east-southeast of Cozumel early Sunday.

The Category 1 storm is expected to pass between Mexico and Cuba on Sunday, with its center remaining offshore. Forecasters predict Ida will eventually weaken to tropical storm strength and brush the U.S. Gulf Coast next week.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect in Western Cuba and Grand Cayman Island.

2009-11-08     07:33:54 GMT

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