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Location: Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche, Mexico
Event: The Government of Mexico has issued a Hurricane Warning for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Puerto Costa, including Cancun, a Hurricane Watch for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico south of Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal and the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico north of Cancun to Cabo Catoche, and a Tropical Storm Warning for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico south of Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal and the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico north of Cancun to Campeche.
U.S. Consular Agencies Cancun and Playa del Carmen will be closed Friday, July 5, 2024, due to Hurricane Beryl. No passport or notarial services will be available. The agencies plan to reopen July 8, 2024.
The status of air, sea, and ground transportation services in the impacted region is as follows:
Airports:
- Cancun International Airport continues to operate but with numerous flight cancellations.
- Cozumel International Airport has suspended flights on the Cancun – Cozumel route.
- Tulum International Airport has suspended its activities and plans to resume operations on July 7.
- Merida airport remains open but with numerous flight cancellations.
- Travelers should verify their flight status with their airlines.
Ferries:
- Ferry services have been suspended with service expected to resume on Saturday, July 6.
Ground:
- Mayan Train: The Mayan Train (Tren Maya) suspended operations at 4 p.m. on July 4.
- All bus service will be suspended at 8:00 p.m.
For information on shelters, see: Shelters in Quintana Roo , Shelters in Yucatan , and Shelters in Merida .
For U.S. citizen assistance, see the Embassy’s contact information below
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Be prepared to seek shelter.
- Monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) for updates on storm activity and emergency response.
- Flights and ferry service have been impacted. Check with your airline or ferry service provider for updates regarding cancellations.
- Both during and after the storm, keep loved ones advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.
- Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page formore information.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
From the United States: 1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Links:
Mexico International Travel information
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Department of State on Facebook and Twitter
U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter
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