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Post-Tropical Raymond Makes Landfall Near Cabo San Lucas, Heavy Rains Target Northwest Mexico

Forecasters now expect the remnant circulation to unleash torrential rain in Sonora on Sunday.

Overview

  • Conagua and the national weather service confirmed Raymond came ashore at 21:15 local time as a post-tropical cyclone about 10 km west of Cabo San Lucas with maximum sustained winds near 45 km/h.
  • The system’s remnants are moving into the Gulf of California, with forecasts calling for heavy to torrential rainfall in Sonora on Sunday, reaching 150–250 mm in some areas.
  • Authorities project significant rain and flood risk across Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Durango, Nayarit and Baja California, with potential for landslides and rising rivers and arroyos.
  • Marine and wind hazards persist with gusts up to 65–75 km/h and waves of 2.5–3.5 meters along parts of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa and Nayarit, prompting cautions for navigation.
  • Emergency measures include an 'alerta azul' in 15 Sonora municipalities, Navy deployment of 1,500 personnel and 18 vessels, Army activation of Plan DN-III with about 1,050 on alert, and local shelters and class suspensions in affected zones.