hurricanes 2021

Pamala did not come close and we did get some rain. maybe 1/3 of an inch to possibly more. major cool off after it. today 83 degrees.

from todos santos

still drizzling.

this is this morning

this was last night during our peak

still dark so can not see the results. no hurricane winds to speak of, just tropical force winds it seemed. lots of rain and sprinkling right now. seemed that it was heavy rain going on with 40mph winds is my guess till 2am when I went to sleep. guessing gusts at 70 mph.

outer band winds and rain just started. heavy rain. 7:29pm

mostly no rain since last post.

plug fridges back in it is 120vac well one works and the other does not.

note if you do use the working one if your lights flicker best to unplug again.

people unplug your fridges we have 59 volts and this can burn out motors like fridge and water pumps. and ac units.

we have another calm, just slight rain.

wind has subsided rain coming down vertically.

rain stopped an hour ago. lost power 15 minutes ago and then rain started up real hard with sideways rain. power came back on 10:20 visibility 1 klm.

getting a gentile soaking rain right now with thunder and lightning. 6:30am 9/9/2021

last night incredible lightning and cloud formations with a hole to the stars. and a downpour that amounted to a lot of rain in some places where it was stalled, at my location probably about 1/4 to half an inch, sun has not come up to check buckets yet.

here is the projected path, it could come into sea of cortez as it is still warm and now evenly where last hurricane nora it was much warmer at the mainland coastline.

what a beautiful day    

84 degrees with a breeze...

no rain from the hurricane. no major winds.

not a drop of rain just blustery winds.

some small guests of wind off more than on, no rain

just cloudy right now none of the clouds look like rain ones yet.  

7:40am sat

6:18 mst
this looks horrible for both...


6:18 mst

this was 5pm update not good...

Weather Alert - Tropical Storm Nora



Location:  Mexican States of Baja California Sur, Oaxaca, Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.



Event:  Tropical Storm Nora is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane by Saturday as it approaches the southwestern coast of Mexico and then moves towards the Baja peninsula early next week.  A hurricane watch and tropical storm warnings are in effect for portions of the states of Baja California Sur, Colima, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.  Heavy rains, strong winds, and heavy surf are expected, which could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.  In addition, dangerous storm surges are possible that could raise water levels near the coast and be accompanied by large and dangerous waves.



Actions to Take:

Monitor the local news for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
Some flights could be impacted. Check with your airline for updates.
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Keep your friends and loved ones up-to-date about your whereabouts via phone, text, and social media – and let them know you are safe when possible.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on COVID conditions in Mexico.
Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page for more information.
If you are a U.S. citizen traveling to or residing in Mexico, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety messages and other travel information.
Assistance:

For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call +52-55-8526-2561 from Mexico or +1-844-528-6611 from the United States.
American Citizen Services Contact Form
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Colonia Cuauhtemoc

Mexico City, Mexico 06500



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Col. Americana

Guadalajara, Jalisco 44160



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Tijuana, Baja California 22425



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Hermosillo, Sonora 83000



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nora

http://smn.conagua.gob.mx/es/pronosticos/avisos/aviso-de-ciclon-tropical-en-el-oceano-pacifico
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so unofficial as I do not have my water buckets out, maybe about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of rain yesterday.   today is off and on very light drizzle.

added todays rain is not measurable, had a few drops as clouds went by.

the road on the mountain has a few pot holes at km 22 to 23.

slight rain last night and today, maybe 1/8th of an inch so far

very light drizzle right now and will take some pictures.  and post them on this site.  

seems the citywater is already back on which is unusual.

my unofficial estimate of rain is 2-3 inches by the ruts on my property. I forgot to put out the rain gauge.

well we had rain and the electricity went off at 1:45 am.       No electric this morning.    not enough rain to cause the campground arroyo to flood or the campground to flood.     I do have ruts on my property.   We still have many clouds covering us very low level ones such that visibility is about 2-3 miles.

fiberoptic is working this morning.

oh no significant wind last night

also looks like the major rain portion from the weather maps is over. https://www.laventanarocks.com/t524-weather-maps

not sure why we lost power, maybe CFE shut it down as a preventative measure. I already turned off all circuit breakers.

power came on while I noted CFE may have turned off the power as a preventative. 8amish.

Yesterday went to LaPaz and on the way back saw a CFE guy on a pole right before town where the main step down transformer is, he was up the pole where  the town shut off wireless control of our power is located with the panel opened.     So maybe doing a test before the storm hit.

still not a drop of rain.  the tide is up from the hurricane push but this is a lower tide cycle so we would not have had a severe tide issue.

we do have some dark clouds to the east.     I had drove to LaPaz today, and it sprinkled in LaPaz a bit, and on one section of the mountain I had to run the windshield wipers for 5 minutes.

lots of white fluffy clouds no rain and no wind.

no rain still,

just cloudy to the east not to the south.   there is a water push so the tide is higher and noisy with waves.  No major waves.  just a few whitecaps right at the beach.   Our cycle does not include an extram high tide while this storm hits.

https://smn.conagua.gob.mx/es/pronosticos/avisos/aviso-de-ciclon-tropical-en-el-oceano-pacifico

hurricane enrique is approaching. should weaken before getting to us. but put in some of the shutters today, painted a few yesterday. covered wash machine and got out the list of things to do.

Weather Update - U.S. Embassy, Mexico City (June 7, 2021)

Location: Mexico

Event: Mexico’s hurricane season is underway. The season formally runs until November 30, though historically most cyclones develop between July and October. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause life-threatening flash flooding, dangerous winds, treacherous surf and rip currents, and other hazardous conditions. Torrential rains from these storms can cause flooding hundreds of miles inland, sometimes persisting for several days after the storm has dissipated.

In the aftermath of a storm, there can be widespread damage to infrastructure (such as roads, electricity, and phone and internet service) and serious shortages of habitable accommodations, food, water, and medical facilities. Storms can result in airport closures or limited flight availability due to runway or terminal damage and a shortage of electricity. U.S. citizens in affected regions may face delays returning home and may even need to stay in emergency shelters with limited food, water, medicine, and other supplies.

Actions to Take:

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling to or residing in Mexico, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety messages and other travel information.
Ensure your U.S. travel documents are up-to-date, and store copies of them along with insurance and other personal papers in a safe place. Keep them in a watertight plastic bag or container for extra protection.
Obtain travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses. If a situation requires an evacuation from a location abroad, the U.S. Department of State might work with commercial airlines to ensure that U.S. citizens can depart as safely and efficiently as possible. U.S. law requires that any evacuation costs are your responsibility.
For those living in Mexico, prepare your family’s emergency hurricane kit to include essential items you might need for at least 72 hours following a storm if you were unable to access outside resources. Kits might include batteries, flashlights, nonperishable food, and water. Don’t forget to consider prescription medications and any other supplies for children, elderly family members, or pets.
Review the CDC’s guidelines for Going to a Public Disaster Shelter During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Monitor the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional), and the Mexican National Center for the Prevention of Disasters (“Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres”) for updates on storm activity and emergency response.
If a storm watch or warning is issued, monitor the local news for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency call 911.
Keep your friends and loved ones up to date about your whereabouts—via phone, text, or social media—and let them know you are safe when possible.
Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page for more information.
Assistance:

For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call (55) 8526 2561 from Mexico or 1-844-528-6611 from the United States.
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Follow the U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Mexico.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.