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 José del Cabo, La Paz, and San Carlos are expected to be hardest hit. Coastal flooding and storm surge could strike if the storm makes landfall Friday.
Lorena is now a hurricane and is on track to bring tropical moisture to parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. This will both help the drought situation and bring the threat of flash flooding. Make sure you're prepared. https://t.co/gE8wDqv0fw pic.twitter.com/9yxK5jMzD1
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) September 3, 2025
While Lorena’s exact path remains uncertain, its remnants could bring flash flooding to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas this weekend. Dangerous conditions are expected in Mexico regardless of the track. Meanwhile, Hurricane Kiko is intensifying in the eastern Pacific and may approach Hawaii by next week.
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