Hurricane Huila, with winds of 215 km/h, was set to hit the Mexican Pacific coast, affecting tourist areas and fishing villages. Initially reaching category 5, it weakened to category 4, but still posed significant threats. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of dangerous conditions in southwest and central-west Mexico. Authorities prepared by boarding up windows and closing schools in low-lying areas. An emergency was declared for 19 municipalities in Nayarit and Sinaloa, with 7,000 to 8,000 people evacuated. Huila was expected to be a category 3 hurricane upon landfall.

What was the maximum category reached by Hurricane Huila before it weakened?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 5

Which organization warned about the potential dangers of Hurricane Huila?

• Pacific Weather Bureau

• Mexican Meteorological Institute

• U.S. National Hurricane Center

• Central American Storm Watch

What actions were taken by workers in preparation for Hurricane Huila?

• Boarding up hotel windows

• Evacuating tourists

• Closing airports

• Distributing sandbags

How many municipalities were declared in extraordinary emergency due to Hurricane Huila?

• 12

• 22

• 19

• 15

Approximately how many people were evacuated from low-lying areas in Sinaloa?

• 7,000 to 8,000

• 5,000 to 6,000

• 3,000 to 4,000

• 10,000 to 12,000