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Raymond Makes Landfall Near Cabo San Lucas as Post‑Tropical System, Driving Dangerous Rains in Northwest Mexico

Forecasters now warn of torrential rains in Sonora, with flood and landslide risk amplified by interaction with Cold Front No. 6.

Overview

  • Conagua reported Raymond weakened to a post‑tropical cyclone and came ashore near Cabo San Lucas around 21:15 local time, with 45 km/h sustained winds and a north‑northwest motion.
  • The remnant circulation is spreading heavy moisture into the Gulf of California, with forecasts calling for 150–250 mm of rain in parts of Sonora on Sunday.
  • Intense rainfall of 75–150 mm is expected in southern Baja California Sur, central and eastern Sonora, and western and southern Chihuahua, with very strong totals in Sinaloa, Durango and Nayarit.
  • Winds up to 70 km/h and seas of 2–3.5 meters are forecast in the Gulf of California and along coasts of Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa, with rough surf also along western Baja California.
  • Sonora’s state civil protection issued a blue alert for 15 municipalities and authorities urge residents to avoid coastal and maritime activities and follow official updates.