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Post-Tropical Raymond Makes Landfall Near Cabo San Lucas as Torrential Rains Shift Toward Sonora

Forecasters now expect the remnants to drive torrential rain across Sonora, posing serious flood and surf hazards.

Overview

  • Conagua and the SMN confirmed Raymond lost tropical characteristics and came ashore near Cabo San Lucas around 21:15 local time with winds near 45 km/h and higher gusts.
  • Guidance for Sunday highlights torrential rainfall of 150–250 mm in central and western Sonora, with intense totals in northern Sinaloa and northwestern Chihuahua.
  • Remnant circulation is moving into the Gulf of California, with forecasts of rough seas of about 2–3.5 meters and gusty winds along coasts of Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa.
  • Sonora’s civil protection issued an alerta azul for 15 municipalities, signaling early-phase preparedness as officials warn of floods, landslides and rising rivers.
  • Authorities urged residents to avoid maritime activities and flooded crossings, prepare emergency supplies, follow official bulletins and heed any evacuation instructions.