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Tropical Storm Douglas
On 21 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Tropical Storm Douglas is located southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, and is expected to become a hurricane later tonight. The system is expected to continue its west-northwestward motion at least through Friday. The report is available in English at: NOAA.
Tropical Depression 7
On 21 July 2020, the United States National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported that Tropical Depression 7 formed over the Atlantic and is moving toward the west-northwest. According to media, the system may impact parts of the Windward Islands this weekend. The reports are available in English at: NOAA, The Weather Channel News.
Severe weather
Guatemala
On 20 July 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED) reported an update regarding the impacts of the rainy season in Guatemala. Per the update, 935,014 people were affected (an increase of 63,486 since the last report on 14 July), 3,079 were injured (an increase of 76), and 7,072 were evacuated (an increase of 411). Additionally, a total of 1,416 homes were moderately damaged, 95 homes were severely damaged, and 133 highways were affected. The report is available in Spanish at: CONRED.
