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Tropical Storm Ileana Brings Heavy Rains to Southern Gulf of California

Mexico issues tropical storm warnings and prepares shelters as Ileana moves northward, causing flooding and flight cancellations.

  • Tropical Storm Ileana is moving northward over the southern Gulf of California at 7-9 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
  • The storm has prompted tropical storm warnings for northern Sinaloa and southern Sonora, while warnings for Baja California Sur have been lifted.
  • Authorities in Los Cabos and La Paz are on red alert, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid crossing rivers, streams, and low areas.
  • All schools in Los Cabos were suspended on Friday, and 20 temporary shelters have been prepared in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.
  • Consistent rainfall has led to flooded roads and some flight cancellations, with local resorts taking precautions such as stacking sandbags.
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