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Raymond Makes Baja Landfall as Remnants Drive Torrential Rains Toward Sonora

Officials warn of a prolonged rain episode driven by Raymond’s remnants interacting with other active systems.

Overview

  • Conagua confirmed Raymond weakened to a post‑tropical/depression stage and made landfall near Cabo San Lucas before moving into the Gulf of California toward Sonora.
  • SMN forecasts call for torrential rainfall of 150–250 mm in parts of Sonora, with strong gusts and seas of roughly 2–4 meters posing hazards to coastal and maritime activity.
  • Sonora’s government deployed more than 6,200 emergency personnel with hundreds of vehicles and ambulances, and authorities opened shelters and maintained Alerta Azul in multiple municipalities.
  • Navy and Army units were placed on standby in Baja California Sur as local officials reported flooding, landslides and infrastructure damage in several states and urged residents to follow advisories.
  • National outlooks indicate continued widespread rains into Monday due to the combined influence of Raymond’s remnants, Priscilla, a cold front and tropical wave 37, affecting much of northwest and western Mexico.