Cabo Mexico no longer clear skies

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jag0000
Cabo Mexico no longer clear skies

30-09-07
03:26 -0700

While Tropical depression Juliette is passing off to the west of us we have just had a quick torrential rain in parts of Cabo San Lucas and possibly other areas of Baja Sur. Please send in any reports of rains, damage or detours on roads. This is the type of rains that do cause the flash flooding that started to in Cabo at about 3am. It is now 4am and after some fairly heavy rains it is now just a slow soaking rain. If it contnues like this then it will just bea little muddy in town tomorrow. If the rains come back in heavy tropical waves we can expect more serious flooding. For now keep a watch on the weather and drive as little as possible. Have a great day and good night

Clear Skies for Baja California while Tropical Depression 14E Spins-up

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/29/07 Tropical Depression 14E (magenta arrow) has formed well to our south. The system is expected to become Tropical Storm Juliette later today as the storm wanders harmlessly off into the Pacific. We have two tropical waves on our map (orange arrows) One is too far west to concern us and the second is just entering the basin. The eastern wave is broad and we will be keeping an eye on it as it moves west and interacts with mainland coastal thunderstorms (yellow arrow) mid next week.. Baja California will begin the day with some clouds associated with a Low moving east in the SW US. Baja Sur should enjoy clear skies and slightly cooler temps today.

 

 

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Hello La Paz

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megan
Hello La Paz

27-09-07
00:28 -0700

Hi, don't really have a question, but just want to say Hello to someone living in La Paz. I used to live there, and run the Restaurant "El Moro" in the 90s, used to go to Fidepaz and eat at the "Cathouse". Lost the top of El Moro's high roof during a hurricane. Miss the Malecon the people, some of them used to entertain in my restaurant. Wanted to buy the black pearl necklace which was displayed at the curio but didn't have the cash. I'm rambling, sorry. Just wanted to say "HI" tosomeone in La Paz. megan Skyschatz1@yahoo.com miss the whales too

Clear Skies Today for the Baja California Peninsula

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

00PM MDT 09/26/07 The Baja peninsula will enjoy clear skies and seasonal temperatures today. There will be a chance of afternoon thunderstorms in Baja Sur and along the costal Sea areas. Down south we have two tropical waves (orange arrows) There is a new area of thunderstorms ahead of the second wave (magenta arrow) south of Manzanillo, but forecasts are not calling for development at this time.

 

 

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People being assaulted in TJ

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nelson
People being assaulted in TJ

23-09-07
23:18 -0700

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Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Drepression Ivo a Bust in Baja Sur

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09PM MDT 09/22/07 Tropical Depression Ivo (red arrow) is running out of steam as it moves slowly closer to the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur. Landfall is expected late tonight and the system is forecast to move across the tip of Baja Sur and into the Sea of Cortez on Tuesday. Rainfall accumulations of 1-2" are expected. There will be an increased probability of afternoon thunderstorms. Baja California will enjoy clear skies and have little hint of the storm passing through Baja Sur. We have two tropical waves on our map (orange arrows) but development is not anticipated. We currently have mostly sunny skies in La Paz

 

 

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Tropical Storm Ivo a Fizz West of Baja California Sur

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09PM MDT 09/22/07 Tropical Storm Ivo (red arrow) continues to lose intensity as it moves closer to the Baja Sur Pacific coast. Now just 160 miles WSW of Cabo San Lucas, the storm is expected to make landfall near Todos Santos late Sunday and move across the peninsula during the day Monday. It is unclear whether the storm will maintain tropical cyclone status or be just a tropical depression when making landfall. A Low (blue arrow) off California as helped to guide Ivo to the NE. We have one tropical wave (orange arrow) on the map, but little likelihood of additional cyclonic development.

 

 

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Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Storm Ivo Brings Clouds to Baja Sur

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/22/07 Tropical Storm Ivo (red arrow) is slowly losing intensity as it moves toward the SW Pacific shores of Baja California Sur. Ivo is expected to diminish to a tropical depression before making landfall somewhere near Todos Santo Monday The Low (blue arrow) that helped to drag Ivo NE is now dissipating near Southern California. We have one additional tropical wave on our map (orange arrow) but little moisture in the ITCZ to stimulate.

 

 

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Tropical Storm Ivo Fades as it Moves toward Resort areas of Baja California Sur

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09PM MDT 09/21/07 Tropical Storm Ivo (red arrow) is slowly turning toward Baja California Sur and is now about 267 miles SW of Cabo San Lucas. Ivo is expected to make landfall in Baja Sur late Sunday or Early Monday. Ivo has entered cooler waters and will continue to degrade over the next several days. Ivo is expected to be reduced to a depression when it passes through La Paz mid day Monday. Those in Baja Sur should expect periods of rain becoming heavy at times beginning as early as Saturday. Spin-off moisture is already causing cloudiness that thins as you move north that is being circulated by a Low (blue arrow) off the California Coast. There is one additional tropical wave on our map, finding little moisture to stimulate at this time.

 

 

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Baja California Weather - Hurricane Ivo

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09PM MDT 09/20/07 Hurricane Ivo (red arrow) is slowly turning toward Baja California Sur as a Category 1 Hurricane. Hurricane Ivo is expected to move along the 27C thermo cline and make landfall as a tropical storm on the Pacific Coast of Baja Sur late Sunday or early Monday. Cloud cover has already moved into Cabo San Lucas and rain may begin as early as tomorrow evening with the spin-off from Ivo. Baja California (norte) will continue to enjoy clear skies and seasonable temperatures through the weekend. We will be keeping a close eye on Ivo as it nears the Baja Sur coastline.

 

 

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Hurricane Ivo

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Black Dog
Hurricane Ivo

20-09-07
22:37 -0700

I'm sailor in La Paz, so I'm watching Ivo fairly closely. Ivo is the first hurricane (to my knowledge)to go as far west as it did, and then hook back to Baja. This is a very abnormal situation. Usually when a storm is as far west as it is, we feel that it has passed us. Ivo is a first. Frankly there's no telling what it'll do. Right now (9/20/07 11:30 PM local) Ivo looks like its going to peter out into a TS before it even hits Baja and just give us some much needed rain. Cross your fingers! The truth is that in this new situation there's no telling just what Ivo may do...keep an eye on it. Remember 2003 when Ignacio went through La Paz? Everybody let their guard down thinking that we were done with hurricanes for that year. Three weeks later Marty came through and wreaked havoc!! Dozens of boats sank. Countless others were damaged. I'm not saying that Ivo is going to do the same thing, it probabally will just be a good rain...but we are still "in the cone" of the NHC prediction and that is always a time to be alert. The world needs more Lerts.

Hurricane Ivo Takes Aim at Baja California Sur

Hurricane Ivo Heads for Baja California Sur

Information on Hurricane Ivo direct from Baja California Sur 09AM MDT 09/20/07 Ivo continues to strengthen and is now a Hurricane Category 1 status some 440 miles south southwest of Cabo San Lucas. The current estimated position is 17.1N 112.8 and movement is 330° at 6kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 987Mb and winds are 65kts with gusts to 80kts. Hurricane Ivo is now forecast to continue strengthening through Friday, then begin got diminish before making landfall in Baja Sur Monday morning. Tropical storm force winds extend out as much as 60 miles and hurricane force winds only 15 miles from the eye.  Send a link to this page to a friend  The 9AM forecast calls for the storm to intensify, accelerated and curved it back slightly to the north. The outside end of a five day forecast now calls for a tropical storm to pass just north of La Paz sometime late Monday or early Tuesday. Cabo San Lucas may begin seeing cloud cover from spin-off of Hurricane Ivo later today. As with Hurricane Henriette this may prove far more the blessing than the threat. If current forecasts hold true a more subdued storm will bring additional rain early next week. Hurricane Ivo is forecast continue turning to the north  today and bend further around to the NE on Friday. The lower 1/2 of Baja Sur now falls within the five day forecast cone of possibility. By turning to the NE sooner than originally forecast, Ivo will intensify to hurricane strength sooner and remain over warmer water longer. Ivo could still be a hurricane when making landfall in Baja Sur and will certainly have opportunity to regain strength as it move toward the mainland over +28°C waters. Ivo became a hurricane in the 9PM report from the NHC on 09/19. Tropical Storm Ivo evolved from TD12E in the 9PM release from the National Hurricane Center in 9/18. Tropical Depression 12E formed about 670 miles south by southeast of Cabo San Lucas and was declared a tropical depression at 11AM on 09/18/07.. We will continue to monitor the progress of this system over the next few days. The best we could hope for is for the system to weaken to a depression before making landfall in Baja Sur and deliver more much needed rain.

 

 

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Baja California Weather - Hurricane Ivo Heads for Baja California Sur

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/20/07  Hurricane Ivo (red arrow) has begun turning to the NNW and maintained intensity through the night. Ivo is expected to continue to strengthen through Friday night. A Low (blue arrow) moving south along the California coast will help to turn Ivo more to the NE over the weekend. Landfall of Ivo is expected somewhere along the SW Pacific coast of Baja. Ivo is currently forecast to be a tropical storm when arriving in Baja California Sur. The is one additional tropical wave on our map and some thunderstorms south of the Tehuantepec that we will have to watch later this weekend as well. Baja Sur will have increasing clouds in the SW areas while the rest of the Baja peninsula will have clear skies and seasonal temps.

 

 

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Hurricane Ivo Headed for Baja California Sur

The National Hurricane Center says another one is headed in the direction of Baja California Sur. Ivo has been upgraded to Hurricane Status and is forecast to make landfall near Cabo San Lucas.

Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Storm Ivo

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

03PM MDT 09/19/07  While Tropical Storm Ivo (red arrow) is just shy of hurricane intensity as it churns toward Baja Cailfornia Sur. Tropical Storm Ivo  is about 535 miles south by southwest of Cabo San Lucas moving NW. Forecasts currently call for landfall near Cabo San Lucas on Monday morning. There is one new tropical wave entering our map (orange arrow) and some thunderstorms in the Tehuantepec that could be a factor in 24-48 hours. Baja will enjoy bright sunny afternoon skies and seasonal temperatures.

 

 

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Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Storm Ivo

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/19/07  While Tropical Storm Ivo churns towards us, Baja will enjoy bright sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. Tropical Storm Ivo (red arrow) is about 530 miles south of Cabo San Lucas moving NW. Forecasts call for Ivo to make a 100° turn and move in the direction of Baja Sur late in the weekend. SW portions of Baja may see rain late Monday or Tuesday if the forecast hold true. TS Ivo has a lot of distance to cover and turns to make before coming a threat to Baja Sur. There is one new tropical wave entering our map (orange arrow) and some thunderstorms in the Tehuantepec that could be a factor in 24-48 hours.

 

 

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Baja Weather Outlook - Tropical Depression 12E

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

03PM MDT 09/18/07  Baja will enjoy another late summer evening of clear skies, warm temps and perhaps a little drier. Down south we now have Tropical Depression 12E (red arrow) The system is expected to become a tropical storm as early as later tonight as it heads NW. We will have to keep an eye on this one as it is expected to button-hook and head back toward Baja on over the weekend as a Depression. This is early in this storms genesis, so it's hard to forecast too far in advance. There are three tropical waves (orange arrows) on our map the western most moving out of our basin, the middle stimulating TD12E and the eastern most just entering our map.

 

 

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Tropical Depression 12E may Threaten Baja California Sur

Information on Tropical Depression 12E
11AM MDT 09/18/07 Tropical Depression 12E has formed about 670 miles south by southeast of Cabo San Lucas. The current estimated position is 13.4N 107.9N and movement is 290° at 11kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 1007Mb and winds are 25kts with gusts to 35kts.
TD12E is originating in an area usually considered too far away from the mainland and too far south to be a threat to Baja Sur. However, current forecasts call for the storm to turn to the NE over the weekend and head in the direction of Baja Sur at the end of the five day forecast. The system is currently forecast to become a Tropical Storm on Wednesday and begin turning dramatically more northward on Thursday. Turns against the rotational direction of a tropical cyclone usually reduce the intensity of the storm. However, once the system completes the turn in the direction of Baja Sur it will still be over water warm enough to support regeneration. Forecasts for the system do not extend beyond five days and this is very early in the storms formation.
We will continue to monitor the progress of this system over the next few days.

Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Depression 12E

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

11AM MDT 09/18/07  Baja will enjoy another late summer day of clear skies, warm temps and perhaps a little drier. Down south we now have Tropical Depression 12E (magenta arrow) The system is expected to become a tropical storm tomorrow as it heads NW. we will have to keep an eye on this one as it is expected to button-hook and head back toward Baja on Saturday as a Depression. This is early in this storms genesis, so it's hard to forecast too far in advance. Another system (yellow arrow) is causing a broad band of thunderstorms but is not expected to develop further.

 

 

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hurricane damage in La Paz

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baja
hurricane damage in La Paz

17-09-07
14:29 -0700

You might ask the folks who had items stored in the storage facility near the La Paz airport. A retaining wall burst which then burst the wall of the storage area and washed out a lot of cars/ trucks and trailers- a lot of which are a total loss.

Baja California Weather Outlook

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/17/07  A beautiful late summer day for all of the Baja peninsula today. There will be a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms in the south. In the ITCZ we have two tropical waves (orange arrows) the western most (yellow arrow) has unorganized thunderstorms and is not expected to develop. The more eastern wave (magenta arrow) is sowing increasing organization and environmental conditions are positive for further development as this system moves WNW. In about 36hrs this system will pass beyond the threat window to Baja Sur.

 

 

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Baja California Weather Outlook

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

06PM MDT 09/16/07  The Dia de la Independencia (Sept 16) weekend is wrapping up. Lots of fiestas around Mexico and a grand celebration here in La Paz last night. Baja will enjoy mostly clear skies top to bottom today but there are a few thunderstorms (green arrow) popping up along the mainland that may drift west over the evening hours. Down south there are two tropical waves (orange arrow) both stimulating broad areas of Low pressure. The western most is showing limited signs of development (yellow arrow) while the eastern more of the two (magenta arrow) has some potential for development as it moves WNW over the next several days.

 

 

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Baja California Weather Outlook

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

10AM MDT 09/14/07  This weekend is Dia de la Independencia (Sept 16) and many businesses, federal and state offices and banks will be on different schedules from mid day today until Tuesday. Parades, dances and other fiesta events will be held throughout the weekend. This is one of Mexico's grandest holidays. Baja will have clear skies today top to bottom Down south we have a Low that is dissipating and some of the stray clouds may float over Baja Sur this afternoon. There are two tropical waves on our map (orange arrows) the western most is stimulating an area of thunderstorms and has some potential for development, but it is too far south and west to be of much concern to us. The other wave is stimulating an area of thunderstorms south of Guatemala. The NHC gives this a marginal chance of development, but we will be keeping an eye on it through the weekend.

 

 

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Weather  in Baja California – September 13, 2007

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

12PM MDT 09/13/07  There is a thermal Low over the Sea of Cortez (blue arrow) that may sweep thunderstorms from the mainland west this evening of parts of Baja Sur. There is another thermal Low over mainland Mexico (yellow arrow) we have one Tropical Wave on our map (orange arrow) that is stimulating some thunderstorms (magenta arrow) that has some potential for development. Another Low (green arrow) has some potential for development, but both systems pose little threat to Baja Sur. The area to watch is near the southern coast of mainland Mexico (red arrow) This is where many of our later season storms are formed. A tropical wave will move through this area in the next 48-72hrs. We ill be keeping an eye on this area of disturbed weather.

 

 

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Baja Caifornia Sur Anticipates the Premier Issue of Cabo Marine Guide

Baja Caifornia Sur Anticipates the Premier Issue of Cabo Marine Guide

LOS CABOS, Mexico (July 31, 2007) — Spirited by Baja California’s elite sport fishing and yachting aficionados, Sergio Igartua, founder of the travel media and marketing agency Grupo Igartua, readies print and online media for GI’s first magazine launch—the Cabo Marine Guide. A glossy publication due out in late 2007, the Guide will be supplemented by its online version in early 2008. The initial 30,000 print release marks the first of three issues planned for its first year, totaling a circulation of 90,000 copies.

“Sport fishing, yachting and sailing are activities that capture imaginations the world over,” says Sergio. “Our signature high-impact photography will bring to life the Los Cabos destination, events and activities for those in Port, clubs and resources, personal adventures, merchant businesses, maps and local hospitality. Cabo has its draw for everyone, whether tourist or resident.”

With preparations in full swing for an October launch, advertisers are encouraged to sign up early in order to assure the placement they desire.

About Sergio Igartua

CREATIVE, MULTICULTURAL EXPERTISE & RESORT MARKETING KNOW-HOW. Sergio Igartua is President & Founder of Grupo Igartua, a media sales and marketing firm in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which targets Baja California’s elite travel and hospitality market. His complex advertising and publishing history from the U.S. Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica and Mexico, give an added multicultural dimension to Grupo Igartua.

Media Contact:

Marty Olver, Grupo Igartua

Press@GrupoIgartua.com

US (503) 243 1486, (971) 223 0578

11 Rules for Buying Property in Baja California

11 Rules for Buying Property in Baja California Author Linda Neil has been selling property in Mexico for more than 30 years. Linda is one of the founders of AMPI the Mexican real estate association.

 

 

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otay mesa border crossing

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bc12
otay mesa border crossing

11-09-07
19:18 -0700

We would like to use the Otay Mesa Border Crossing northbound from Ensenada. We have only found it once. The last couple of trips we have had the Cultural Experience of ending up driving through downtown Tijuana. We head north on the Toll Road and took the La Gloria and then we seem to loose it and get lost!! Can anyone help us..Directions or Landmarks for direction. Anything will be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Intercity Bus service

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SrGalahad
Intercity Bus service

11-09-07
11:21 -0700

Time's coming for the annual trip to Baja but this year one of the kids has tossed in a wrinkle. They know someone who's going to let us use their house in La Paz for a week before our regular week in Cabo. Since we won't need a car in LAP I need to find alternative, reliable transportation to/from San Jose airport to LAP (late Nov/early Dec) for 4 adults and one 18-month-old kid (and we do have a budget). We have considered trying to track down a one-way car rental, but ... so the next thought was "what about the bus?". I know it's not Greyhound so I'm not surprised they don't have a website yet. Can anyone post or email me info about the how/where/howmuch or at least a good source to find this info? I'll admit my Spanish isn't as good as it should be... I can be polite and order food and.. well, you know - but I'm not sure I'm up to getting technical info directly. Rob dehcho2@yahoo.com

Baja California Weather Outlook

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

10AM MDT 09/11/07  We have a new SST underlay today and the 26°C thermo cline has migrated north to near it's maximum, near Turtle Bay on the Pacific side. Our weather map is quiet today, with just two tropical waves (orange arrows) on our map. The western wave is stimulating some thunderstorms (green arrow) and has some potential for development, but is too far west already to concern Baja. A tropical Low (yellow arrow) is dissipating and is not likely to be stimulated by the eastern most wave. Baja Sur will have partly cloudy skies and potential for afternoon thunderstorms. We have already had some light drizzle in La Paz this morning. The deserts, just one week after Henriette is already turning very green!

 

 

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living in Baja?

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franichfamily
living in Baja?

11-09-07
08:03 -0700

Hola, We are very interested to move to baja La ribera. We have been faithful visitors. My wife and I are tired of the rat race in the states and really want to slow down. We have two children 4 and 2. We would love to speak to someone about schools for our children. We want to be a helping hand to the community also so anything that Mexico does not offer their residents that we could start or help with would be great. Adios.

Baja California Weather Outlook

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/10/07  A High (blue arrow) about 400 miles west of the Cedros Islands will bring down our humidity, provide cooler evenings and perhaps slightly lower than seasonal highs throughout Baja today. A Trof (magenta arrow) is moving west around the High but should have little effect on our weather. We have two tropical waves on our map (orange arrows) and only some scattered thunderstorms (green arrow) near the Mainland coast. A Low (yellow arrow) is stirring up some thunderstorms a little further west, this system may develop further when the next tropical wave catches up with it. However, by that point it should be too far west to concern us. The NHC doesn't currently predict any tropical cyclone formation in the next 72hrs.

 

 

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One body found

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caboboi
One body found

09-09-07
15:53 -0700

One of the Japanese tourists who went missing during Henriette has been found floating near Cerralvo Island, just of the coast of La Paz, the body was identified as 22 year old Kausakabe Kaname. The body was found floating in the channel between Cerralvo and the coast at 10:30 yesterday, it is mentioned the body was in an advenced state of decomposition. There is also unconfirmed reports that a body was found on the beach in El Sargento yesterday, although what can be confirmed is that belongings of the missing were found there. You should come forward with any information pertaining to the search. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c355/caboboi/japones.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

Baja California Weather

Weather  in Baja California

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

09AM MDT 09/09/07  A band of thunderstorms is moving up the Sea of Cortez (magenta arrow) These thunderstorms are all that remains Caribbean Felix. These thunderstorms may spill west, onto Baja Sur this evening. A High (blue arrow) has strengthened and will bring light to moderate north winds to Baja California. There is also an area of thunderstorms south of Acapulco (green arrow) we will have to keep an eye on as a the eastern most of three tropical waves (orange arrows) reaches the area in 24-36hrs. The NHC is not forecasting any development for the next 24hrs. There is a Trof (yellow arrow) moving west that terminates in the ITCZ with an area of thunderstorms, also not expected to develop.

 

 

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Road conditions

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fort1103
Road conditions

09-09-07
07:35 -0700

We just got internet service back last night here in Los Zacatitos...The road to La Playita/San Jose is open as of sat evening...minimal damage in our area, we measured 2.6 inches of rain...at 2:33pm on the 4th the eye passed over us...pressure dropped to 28.57¨...

Baja California Following Henriette

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Sv Seazure
Baja California Following Henriette

08-09-07
14:30 -0700

Over most of Baja Sur the clean up following Hurricane Henriette is wrapping up and things are just about back to normal. Large teams of broom bearing street sweepers are workig their way around town, cleaning up the debris from the storm. Road washouts in many areas have been at least temporarily patched and all moajor roadways in Baja are open and passable.

US EMBASSY or Consulate

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couwboy
US EMBASSY or Consulate

08-09-07
08:55 -0700

Please, if anyone knows, where is the closest US Embassy or US Consulate to Cabo San Lucas? Is it in: Mexico City Ciudad Juarez Guadalajara Hermosillo Matamoros Merida Monterrey Nogales Nuevo Laredo Tijuana Thank you.

Precipitation amounts

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caboboi
Precipitation amounts

07-09-07
22:37 -0700

Here are the precipitation amounts for the area, acoording to the "Sudcaliforniano" newspaper during Henriette:LA PAZ received 89.3 millimetres or 3.51 inches/ EL SARGENTO received 172 millimetres or 6.77 inches/ LOS PLANES received 263 millimetres or 10.35 inches/ SAN ANTONIO received 437.8 millimetres or 17.20 inches/ TODOS SANTOS received 42 millimetres or 1.65 inches/ LOS BARRILES received 70 millimetres or 2.80 inches/ SAN BARTOLO received 520 millimetres or 20.50 inches/SAN JOSE DEL CABO received 224 millimetres or 8.81 inches/ CABO SAN LUCAS received 154.5 millimetres or 6.08 inches/ SANTIAGO received 189.9 millimetres or 7.50 inches/ LA RIBERA received 164 millimetres or 6.50 inches/ CIUDAD CONSTITUCION received 10.2 millimetres or 0.40 inches/ LORETO received 38.9 millimetres or 1.53 inches/ SANTA ROSALIA received 7 millimetres or 0.30 inches. SAN LAZARO DAM which is behind San Jose and provides most of the water for the Los Cabos area is reported to be at 100% capacity of 5,000 square metres or 53,820 square feet. The BUENA MUJER DAM behind La Paz is at 40% with 4,000 square metres or 43,060 square feet; of a possible total of 10,000 square metres or 108,000 square feet.

Japanese tourists missing

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caboboi
Japanese tourists missing

07-09-07
19:08 -0700

Again from the "Sudcaliforniano" newspaper: Two japanese tourists and their guides who went missing on the 4th of September, have still not been found. It is aparent that their boat capsized while trying to make a run for La Paz from Espiritu Santo Island, during Hurricane Henriete. The missing people are: Kausakabe Kaname,22 years old from Hyogo-Ken Japan/ Shiozaki Fumitaka, 20 years old, from Nakayama-Ken Japan/ Ricardo Nuñez Arce, 35 years old/ Ramon Leon Calderon, 18 years old both mexicans/ They were travelling onboard a 26 foot green and blue boat, by the name of "Vea", owned by "Baja Paradise" company. 16 boats have gone out searching for the missing, it is also reported that belongings and pieces of the boat have been found. IF anyone has information about this you should go ahead and report it to the authorities.

Damage Report

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caboboi
Damage Report

07-09-07
18:45 -0700

Hi everyone, Well just thought I would give you the report according to the statewide "Sudcaliforniano" newspaper: 1.The governor of the state Narciso Agundez did a tour of the municipalities of Los Cabos and La Paz saying that although there were damages there was more benefits from Henriette do to the rain which replenished the water table. 2.Most Damage inflicted by Henriette was on households, with a total of 2,600 families with minor damage to their homes. It was mentioned however that these homes were in their most part built with poor building material or were in the way of arroyos. 3.It is also mentioned that the governor gave instructions that road work and paving continue, on "El Centenario" Boulevard in San Jose, which is the new paved road behind downtown San Jose, up against the Arroyo. 4.The visit also included La Ribera, Santiago and Miraflores in the East Cape region, it is mentioned that they are still withought power, but that they hope everything will be coming back on during Friday. Thats my report.. Hopefully this will help answer some questions!..

ooops

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Breakinn
ooops

07-09-07
06:24 -0700

I meant Zacatitos. Bet you couldn't figure I wasn't from around these parts. Hah. Any word on the road?

We're stuck... and we're fine thanks

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Breakinn
We're stuck... and we're fine thanks

06-09-07
19:37 -0700

So we are in Los Tacatitos and comfortably stuck on the other side of La Playita where the road is out. Trying to get back to the states, but if we have to spend another day in Paradise we will be okay. Still, any updated info on the possibility of crossing would be great (morning please). Or, is there another way to get to the airport in Los Cabos? Thanks

Cabo is almost back to normal

Thanks to all the CFE (Comision Federal de Electricdad) and Telmex workers for getting things back to normal so quickly. I Cant imagine why I had a power outage for the last 2 days. Just take a look at the spaghetti they are dealing with in Cabo these days.

San Jose del Cabo to Old East Cape rd closed

This is the road leaving San Jose del Cabo Baja Sur to the old East Cape area and the Puerto Los Cabos development. They are working on building a bridge over this area but obviously have not completed it. I was hoping to get across to see how the new marina at Puerto Los Cabos had faired. Maybe someone from the other side could send us a report.

Obviously from this photo it is easy to see that this road will be closed to cars for a few days possibly

This is really the only serious damage I have seen traveling around Los Cabos looking for affected areas. Other than this there was no closures of any roads and only the airport was closed for a day for the safety of travelers.

Puerto Los Cabos and Old East Cape road closed

Well I finally found some serious damage from Henriette. The road from San Jose del Cabo to the new development of Puerto Los Cabos and the East Cape is closed due to the road is gone. Yes there is a major problem there as the arroyo just leaving San Jose is still running pretty hard and the road is actually been destroyed. Depending on the water flow it may be a day or so before people will actually be driving across. I have seen vados like this dry up quickly and other times take a while.

I did take some photos and will try and up load them as soon as I can but I thought I’d get this up while I have electricity. We have been having problems just on my street with electricity since a major transformer blew and I mean exploded. The CFE has been working hard on making sure everything is up and running and I may actually have full power from now on. I really want to thank all of the road crews and CFE and even the Telmex employees that have been working around the clock to be sure Los Cabos is barely affected with he passing of Henriette.

James A. Glover

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Santa Rosalia to La Paz

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BajaBound
Santa Rosalia to La Paz

06-09-07
15:15 -0700

All clear from Santa Rosalia to La Paz....no problems today, some water and debris but nothing life threatening....lots of sunshine!

Baja Road Report - Overview

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BajaInsider
Baja Road Report - Overview

06-09-07
15:12 -0700

September 6, 2007 Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana Various Insider Readers Roads in Baja Sur appear to have suffered little from the passage of Hurricane Henriette. We have not yet received detailed road reports from readers, but here is what we have learned so far. Highway 1 - La Paz to East Cape is open and passable in a car. There are many places where debris has washed into the road and a couple of vados that must be forded. The construction around the bridge work is the most difficult, mud and tire ruts. This was being worked on when we passed. La Paz to Cabo San Lucas via Highway 19 (Todos Santos) Now open, there were some closures initially at the Bordo in La Paz due to flooding. This is now open. (They are currently constructing a bridge to remedy this problem) Some wash into the road in several places. Road crews are on it. La Paz to Pichilingue - Some washouts near Balandra - watch the shoulder! La Paz to Constitucion - Cars were being escorted across 2' of water yesterday near the la Paz Airport, only the boldest of drivers crossed. This section is open today. Much debris on the roadway. Large sharp rocks took out one Insider's tire. Road is OK all the way to Constitucion. Constitucion to Loreto - Sketch reports coming to us, one report says roads are passable, another thought no.. Some flooding around Constitucion. Loreto to Santa Rosalia - No Report Santa Rosalia to San Diego - No problems.

Weather in Baja California & Baja Sur Just Fine After Hurricane Henriette

Weather  in Baja California & Baja Sur Just Fine After Henriette

Surface Chart / Satellite IR

02PM MDT 09/06/07  Contrary to major press, we're all doing just fine here in Baja Sur. We have a little mopping up to do, but we are certainly not "devastated" by a little weather, as CNN & Fox might lead you to believe. Click here for more facts about Henriette... TD Henriette (yellow arrow) is moving north and dumping rain on AZ and NM. A bright sunny day here in La Paz as life gets back to normal. We have two tropical waves down south (orange arrows) and the remains of Hurricane Felix from the Caribbean (magenta arrow) none of these systems are expected to form tropical cyclones in the next 48 hrs.

 

 

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EAST CAPE

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SURFISTA
EAST CAPE

06-09-07
11:43 -0700

HAS ANYONE SEEN ANYTHING AROUND NINE PALMS OR PUNTA PERFECTA AREA...I OWN A HOME IN THAT AREA...I HEARD EVERYTHING IS FINE..HOWEVER LOOKING AT THE TRACK OF THE HURRICANE IT LOOKS LIKE THE EYE OF THE STORM WENT DIRECTLY OF THAT AREA...THANKS AND BE SAFE.

La Paz the Morning After

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SV Seazure
La Paz the Morning After

05-09-07
22:53 -0700

I went into town this morning from CostaBaja Resort & Marina looking for hurricane damage photos for the Insider and lunch. I was unsuccessful at both endevors. Street crews and mot employees didn't work today, as the storm was still hanging on until after 11AM. I expect tomorrow the street crews will sweep up the rubble andby the weekend La Paz will be cleaner than ever and back to normal.

san diego to santa rosalia

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bajabound
san diego to santa rosalia

05-09-07
22:49 -0700

all clear all the way to santa rosalia including the mountain passes as of 6 pm tonight....the pemex attendant thinks the problems are at la paz? does anyone know the conditions from santa rosalia to la paz?

beach at La Ribera

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pathann
beach at La Ribera

05-09-07
18:27 -0700

We traveled through Baja about 1 1/2 years ago, and stayed on the beach at La Ribera in our motorhome for about a week. When we went back a few weeks later, gates and fences were put up around the area and you could no longer get in. The property had been sold and a hotel/marina complex was to be erected. Just out of curiosity has this happened. It was such a beautiful beach and lovely little town, we hated it to see it change.

Henriette - Aftermath

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Nastalgia
Henriette - Aftermath

05-09-07
14:42 -0700

Baja California Sur declared "distaster zone" by direction Governor Baja California Sur, as reported Radio Constitucion... High probability of little/no travel Loreto-Mulege-Santa Rosalia. No travel from Loreto south to Insurgentes/Constitucion through mountainous areas due to flooding and/or water flow as per Radio Constitucion. Lopez Mateos and San Carlos had little wind impact, 15-20-25 knots northerly, compared to 40 miles inland (25-35-40). Rain in Comondu coastal areas, less than 1/8 inch over the the last 24 hours. Not much more immediately inland in -the Insurgentes-Constitucion area; extremely heavy south of Santa Rita on the road to La Paz. "Local" report via telephone pertaining to Loreto, the streets, other than those paved, are impassable due to flooding.

Hurricane Henriette - Aftermath

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Nastalgia
Hurricane Henriette - Aftermath

05-09-07
14:35 -0700

These are current conditions as per radio Constitucion (AM1440): Puerto San Carlos, Puerto Lopez Mateos, Constitucion, Insurgentes currently are isolated due to rain drainage from the eastern Baja mountain ridge, flowing along the vados (low laying areas) and the arroyos between them hills and the Pacific Ocean. Overall as of 1320MDT Wednesday 6 September 07: Governor of Baja California Sur has declared from Loreto-south to La Paz a disaster zone, due mostly to water in virtually all the arroyos with no indication as to when they may be passable. Constitucion-LaPaz closed Constitucion-Insurgentes closed Insurgentes-Las Barrancas (inland road northbound from Insurgentes closed Insurgentes-Loreto mountains road impassable (no elaboration) "All schools closed through Comondu" (our region), "Over 1000 unable to go to work from Loreto itself", due to Henriette aftermath.

Marina Palmira

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SVAquarius
Marina Palmira

05-09-07
14:20 -0700

Any news on how the boats fared in La Paz? We have a boat in Marina Palmira. Thanks. Hope everyone fared OK. AS usual no real NEWS on the hurricane in the US.

Loreto/Puerto Escondido?

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Barann
Loreto/Puerto Escondido?

05-09-07
14:13 -0700

NOAA Satellite Loop shows western center & bands over Loreto area from 3am to noon. Looks like lots of rain & wind? Anyone have first hand from Puerto Escondido or Juncalito? Thanks for any info!

loreto

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bajabound
loreto

05-09-07
13:15 -0700

anyone from the Loreto area have any news? much appreciated

Todos Weather Conditions

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Uncle Terry
Todos Weather Conditions

05-09-07
11:49 -0700

Observed in barrio San Vicente Light showers mixed with sprinkles began around 0200 yesterday (Tues) morning, tapering around noon as Henriette approached Los Cabos and a large pronounced wedge-shaped lee developed north of the mountains. The sun even came out in Todos around 1300. Winds were unsettled, picking up in the afternoon. Mostly sprinkles until dusk, then some showers. With the rain came very gusty, tropical storm type winds. At 2215, medium heavy wind-driven rain began, but lightened slowly. Estimated total rain in Todos (extrapolated from that ever-popular measurement standard, the wheelbarrow) 4"-5". Even so, it rarely rained hard enough to run off, and thus limited flooding. This morning broke overcast with light breezes.

Todos Santos (Pescadero)

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Uncle Terry
Todos Santos (Pescadero)

05-09-07
11:45 -0700

Oops, may have mis-posted earlier. Minimal damages and little or no flooding in Todos. Likewise in Pescadero, though the San Pedrito arroyo did flood. The highway between Todos & Pesc now passable to all traffic though a few inches of water may still flow. Even on the beaches, damage seems limited to tar paper shacks and other inferior construction. Standard palapa roofs and glass windows are intact. Power is out with some lines down around town. Water went off yesterday afternoon. Phone & net access went uninterrupted. Cell phones service is spotty around Pescadero, likely due to wind-damaged towers. Basically, Todos Santos and Pescadero were once again spared. Overall, conditions were not much worse than the negligible impact the area received from John last year. Apologies to those on the Cortez side.

Cabo is open as usual

Unfortunatley due to a blown trnsformer on my street I still don't have power but after driving around this morning all seems to be normal. Yes there is a lot of clean up in Cabo today but stores, restaurants and even banks are all open and running as normal. No worries here if you have family or friends down here they are safe and dry now the sun is out. Thank you all the reports by others. Have a grateful day!
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San jose del cabo

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ronbon
San jose del cabo

05-09-07
10:40 -0700

Hi there I just got an email from the Royal Solaris as I sent them one yesterday. Asking how they are. They replied just now. They say they are fine just a lot of rain and the ocean was amazing. They say they didn't have to evacuate the hotel at all. They have a few small repairs to do. So seems promising.

Santiago area

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Celeste
Santiago area

05-09-07
10:29 -0700

Any news from the Santiage/Agua Caliente/San Dionysio area?

Pescadero/Todos Santos

Does anyone have any reports about how hard Todos Santos/Pescadero were hit? I have heard about Cabo and La Paz areas but nothing about TS/Pesc. any info is appreciated.

Hotels in Cabo San Lucas

Thank all of you for your posts during the storm. Hope everyone is safe. Have friends visiting at the Riu in Cabo, any news about that area? How are the roads and has electricity be restored. There has been very little news here on the east coast regarding conditions. Bless you all and Thanks.

Boats in La Paz

Hi thanks for the updates, we've got a boat in Bercovich Boat Yard so it's nice to be able to keep tabs on what's happening down there. Has there been any damage to any boats, marinas, etc. If anyone knows of anything, please post for all of the anxious boat owners out there following this blog.

road report?

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centenario
road report?

05-09-07
10:02 -0700

Can someone put up a post-hurricane report from Guerro Negro south to La Paz? My husband is driving down from the States, arriving La Paz Tuesday or Wednesday. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks cgk

How did Boats do in La Paz?

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SV Shanti
How did Boats do in La Paz?

05-09-07
10:02 -0700

Hi thanks for the updates, we've got a boat in Bercovich Boat Yard so it's nice to be able to keep tabs on what's happening down there. Has there been any damage to any boats, marinas, etc. If anyone knows of anything, please post for all of the anxious boat owners out there following this blog.

Wednesday Morning in La Paz

Crews are already busy scurrying about, removing downed trees, branches and acattered trash. So far, no reports of any significant damage. Winds are still above 20kts and we have the threat of scattered showers, temp 79°F.

Cabo San Lucas Airport Open?

Hi! I have a flight schedule to come to Cabos, but not sure if the Baja Airport is open. Also, not sure if it is open if the weather condition is worth for us to make the trip. Not sure of beach condition.

Situtation in La Paz Marinas

Can anyone tell me how Marina Palmira came through the storm? We have a boat there.

Los Barriles/Buena Vista area?

Dos anybody know the status as of today (9/5/08) of the Los Barriles/Buena Vista area. How full were the arroyos? Any major washouts? I would assume that the rain would provide the worst and hopefully any wind damage would be minimal? Thanks in advance! Be safe!

1:30 Report from La Paz

We have hardly had a drop of rain since the 'eye ' passed. But the wind is the most ferocious of the storm. It appears a second 'lobe' of the storm is coming around and things might pick up a bit more.

Here in the Marina we have an incident shaping up that to a good sailor, is the ultimate party foul. Someone left their boat for the summer and left the headsail up. This person deserves the enormous bill they are going to be faced with. The unfortunate part is, it's likely to do damage to adjacent boats when the mast comes down. Additionally, most insurance policies are void if you leave your sails up on an unattended vessel. Take your sails down if your are leaving your boat for more than a few week. Anytime of year.

Hopefully, no one will get injured trying to tame this beast.

I'll post the boat name tomorrow.

Thank you for your updates

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ronbon
Thank you for your updates
Other
04-09-07
23:44 -0700

I wanted to thank you for your updates. I love Cabo and don't want anything to happen there, and to all the wonderful people of Cabo, We are suppose to be going there Sept 17th. I hope all is well for you and everyone. Prayers are with you all

Cabo san Lucas weather, Hurricane Henrietta

Well the pwer is back on and now we are just getting hit by the other side of this hurricane. It seemed earlier that it was all over but I think it was just the eye for the afternoon as we are now getting mre ripping gusts up to 50kts at least.

Hasbeen raininy all day but not to torential so driving around is still not a problem in most areas but I wouldn't advise it inthe dark. Power lines and trees fall a lot in these winds andwetsoils. Ill keep you posted as long as the power stays up.

Be safe and stay dry

marina

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sebastian
marina
Question
04-09-07
16:40 -0700

Any word on how the new marina is holding up? Not an auspicious beginning. Any news appreciated. Our prayers are with you all down there.

Henriette In La Ribera

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svalaya
Henriette In La Ribera
Health & Welfare
04-09-07
16:33 -0700

Would appreciate any info regarding damage in the area of La Ribera.

San Jose del Cabo

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worried friend
San Jose del Cabo
Question
04-09-07
16:29 -0700

Any news from San Jose del Cabo? Everything I've heard said it got a direct hit, but I've seen nothing about there since it hit. Does anyone know if they're in the clear yet? Is their electricity out? Did they sustain much damage? Any information would be helpful! Thanks

Henriette to the Record Book

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Moonshadow
Henriette to the Record Book
General Info
04-09-07
16:24 -0700

Here's an interestng bit of Hurricane trivia. Hurricane Felix made landfall today as did Hurricane Henriette. That is the first time in recorded history (since 1949) that Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes have made landfall on the same day. Also in the Atlantic basin Felix makes the record book again as the second Cat 5 Hurricane to make landfall in a single season. Hurricane Dean made landfall as a Cat 5 two weeks ago.

Cab fairs well after henriette

Cabo did amazingly well as I sit here in the Aramburo plaza yes the store is already open. Very little flooding and no problem getting around town. Some trees and one stolight down. Cabo will be open for business as usual tomorrow and in somes cases tonight. I hope for eveyone else to the north that is are going to experience Henriette that they are as fortunate as the reidents and tourist of Cabo San Lucas. Be safe n stay dry
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thank you

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chewelah70
thank you
Other
04-09-07
15:08 -0700

As I was surfing the net trying to find out how everything was doing in Cabo I came upon this. Thanks. I have family there and have been wondering how you have all be faring down there. Phone service for us went yesterday thanks

Henriette

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adb422006
Henriette
Advise
04-09-07
14:31 -0700

The centre of Henriette has indeed passed Cabo, but you're not out of the woods yet. A large rainband is set to move in from the south in the next few hours according to the latest satellite imagery. You're in a clearance to the west of the storm's centre.

Cabo hurricane Henriette passes

Well it seems the worst is over here in Cabo. There are still strong wind gusts but the lulls are getting longer the rain has stopped and the sky is broken with sun poking through. There could still be some heavy rains but Henriette has defintely passed to the north. Be safe n stay dry
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Los Barriles & Henriette

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dreams
Los Barriles & Henriette
General Info
04-09-07
13:42 -0700

14:30 local time in Los Barriles/Buenos Aires/North Beach full time residents, genset running to check reports, power has been off for about 1 1/2h Winds seem to be increasing though hard to tell velocity, we are guessing more than 40mph out of the east. Sea of Cortez ferocious with big beach breakers, Buenos Aires and San Bartolo arroyos flowing but not full. We are Safe and Dry

Update Hurricane 2:29

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Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
Update Hurricane 2:29
Advise
04-09-07
13:36 -0700

The waves and wind have shifted dirrection indicating that the eye has passed over us here at Pacifica. The wind is just picking up again. Power from the back up Generator and Cell service though intermitent seems ok as I've just called my office in the States. By the way.. this site ROCKS Better news from here than anywhere else.... even the hotel....

Los Barriles

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adb422006
Los Barriles
Advise
04-09-07
13:27 -0700

According to radar images from Cabo San Lucas and Guasave (mainland Mexico) outer rainbands are currently passing over Los Barriles, with very heavy rains and increased winds. The eye is passing over Cabo at the moment. There appear to be power outages - the webcam and weather station at Cabo have not updated since 1220 local time.

Cabo hurricane henriette

Cabo at 2:15 power has been out for hours winds gusting to 60 possibly at times but coming from the north now. Not as much as it is blowing. My guess as I don't have net currently is the eye has passed to north of us but hard to be sure. Still poor visibility but winds seem to be dropping now as I write this. Good luck to all those north of los cabos. Be safe n stay dry!
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2PM Report from Cabo and La Paz

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SV Seazure
2PM Report from Cabo and La Paz
General Info
04-09-07
13:11 -0700

Yes, we are having a spot of weather and it seems to be getting worse. At CostaBaja we are protected from the winds currently coming from the east. It is raining hard and blown by the wind the rain is reaching speeds that it hurts. Much darker clouds are certainly coming from the south. I have been unable to reach Cabo - it appears the eye of Hurricane Henriette is coming ashore very near San Jose del Cabo, as the eye, according to the radar is nearly over the airport. The eye provides a brief respite to make adjustments in your exterior storm protection and take a look at the damage the storm may have wrought. Remember, the maximum period of calm in the eye will be 1 hour or less, much less if you are not passing directly though the center. Don't get caught outside as you very quickly find yourself in the full furry of the storm. The eyewall area is also the most likely area to find yourself a flying piece of debris! Mucho Ojo! Tomas

Los Barriles

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bajamigrator
Los Barriles
Question
04-09-07
13:01 -0700

Anyone in Los Barriiles, please post what is happening there. Thanks.

Henrietta

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Condo Owner in San Jose
Henrietta
General Info
04-09-07
12:47 -0700

I am in central California USA, but spoke by telephone to a friend of mine in San Jose del Cabo at 12:45 MT. He said it was ferocious there. Wind was well over 75 mph, rain was hitting his windows sideways very hard. He is hoping the windows hold. Living room floor of his condo was covered with water coming in under the sliding glass doors and he could not keep up with the water coming in.