Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena, with winds of 75 mph, may bring up to 15 inches of rain causing flash floods and mudslides, especially in higher terrain, officials warned.
- Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, prompting a tropical storm warning for parts of the area, according to forecasters.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Lorena is expected to strengthen, with heavy rain up to 15 inches forecasted.
- The agency warned of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, particularly in higher terrain.
- As of Wednesday, Lorena was located about 120 miles south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, with maximum winds of 75 mph and moving northwest at 14 mph.
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Hurricane Kiko intensifies to Category 4 storm
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As of Sept. 3, Hurricane Kiko is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center reported. In an update by the National Weather Service, Hurricane Kiko is about 1,600 miles east of the Big Island. 8 essential tips for your hurricane emergency kit It is moving towards the west at 9 mph and sustained winds have reached 130 mph. Hurricane Kiko's motion has gradually shifted towards the west-n…
Hurricane Lorena threatens Mexico's key tourist region of Baja California
MEXICO CITY - Lorena intensified into a hurricane off Mexico's Pacific Coast and could bring life-threatening flash floods as it moves toward the Baja California Peninsula, authorities said on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lorena May Bring Dangerous Floods to U.S. Southwest, Mexico
Mexico is bracing for Hurricane Lorena, which is strengthening over warm Pacific waters and could reach Category 2 or even Category 3 strength by late this week, according to AccuWeather. As of Wednesday morning, Lorena was a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 75 mph. Forecasters warn that Lorena will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf to Baja California Sur, where a tropical storm warning is in effect. Cabo San Lucas, San …
Meteorologists from the USA have upgraded the tropical storm "Lorena" to a hurricane.
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