Overview

• Mexico’s meteorological service said Lorena downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Thursday, located about 255 km west of Cabo San Lázaro with maximum sustained winds near 85 km/h while tracking northwest offshore.
• The system is still producing torrential rainfall in Baja California Sur, intense precipitation in the south of Baja California and the west of Sonora, and very strong rains in Durango and northern Sinaloa, raising risks of flash floods and landslides.
• Coastal hazards include gusts of 50–70 km/h in Baja California Sur and rough surf on the Pacific side of the peninsula, with waves reaching roughly 3.5–4.5 meters and dangerous marine conditions.
• Response measures remain in effect, including the National Guard’s activation of Plan DN-III-E in Baja California Sur, earlier activation of the Navy’s Plan Marina, and statewide school closures in BCS extended through Monday.
• Forecasters expect gradual weakening through Friday as Lorena moves farther from the coast, though SMN and NHC maintain prevention and watch zones and urge residents to heed official warnings for rain, wind and surf.