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Baja California Weather

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Tropical Watch Weather

Satellite imagery and text weather alerts from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Bookmark this page for later in the season.

Eastern  Pacific Hurricane Watch

Every two weeks through mid July and every week there after we take a strategic look at the forces that may bring a tropical cyclone.

Hurricane Hysteria

Hurricanes are nothing to be trifled with. But  James Glover takes a look at media coverage & dispels some Hurricane Rumors.

The Sea of Cortez Sucks!

Theories and forecast models incorporate the ocean temperature, how they steer, feed and create these monster storms that effect Baja.

Naming Hurricanes

What's in a name? A rose by any other name is still a rose - but when is it a Hurricane? Contributing Author Slade Ogletree finds out.

Baja Weather Statistics

Deciding when to visit Baja or if you can take the weather? Here is a statistical look at Loreto, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas weather.

Historical Look at Hurricanes

When do you really need to be aware of tropical weather in Baja? Do storms really stay away from the Sea until after September 1st?

Marine Hurricane Preparation

Hurricane Marty caught too many Baja boaters unprepared and lack of prep cost many insurance coverage. Here are a few good tips.

2007 Pacific Hurricane Outlook

We take a look at what the experts say to expect in the coming months and a look at the statistical data for our region.

Summer Surf Forecasting In Baja

Long time surfer and Baja artist Jeep Hardinge gives us his tips on Baja surf forecasting. Tips & resources to know when it's time to board.

Baja Road Report

The pavement is getting hotter and lots of new bridges and a new law enforcement efforts that gringo drivers need to be aware of!

BajaInsider 2 Seas Watch

When our threat comes look here for postings from our Insider Readers around Baja. Post your own comments and observations too!

The Force of Hurricanes

Baja has only seen 1 major tropical cyclone in the last 50 years. See the relative damage of our Cat 1 & 2 storms compared to those greater storms.

Batten down the Hatches

A long time Baja Sailor and sail maker provides some tips on preparing your boat for a hurricane. Advice on how to weather the weather.

The Coromuel Winds are Blowing'

It happens almost every sundown, from early spring until summer in the Sea of Cortez. First you curse them, then you welcome them.

What is a Blue Moon?

May 31 is the first Blue Moon of 2007. Contributing author Slade Ogletree gives is the details of this astronomical event.

Preparing for Baja Hurricanes

There are things particular to storm prep here in Baja California Sur. We run down what has gotten us through many a storm.

5 Day forecasts for:  La Paz • Loreto • Los Cabos

Slideshow from 2006 Hurricane John

Take a look at some of the photos from lat year's Hurricane John. We have a look around Baja Sur in the days following the storm.

Hurricane Ignacio hits La Paz

In 2003 La Paz saw the eye of two Cat 2 hurricanes in less than 20 days. Ignacio was the first, hitting the last week of August.

Hurricane Marty Hits La Paz

The second direct hit on La Paz of 2003 devastated the boating community. We have storm tracks and photos.

Naming Hurricanes

What's in a name? A rose by any other name is still a rose - but when is it a Hurricane? Contributing Author Slade Ogletree finds out.

The Changing Seasons in Baja

Following our storm season the weather breaks and it can be a lush green paradise.

Hurricane Preparedness Kit

Learn what you should have on hand according to the NHC. We took what they created with your tax dollars and added our own two cents.

Psychic Destroyer of Hurricanes

After you read the article you will have to decide for yourself if Richard holds sway over nature or just spent too much time in the Baja sun.

Insider's Notebook: What defines a hurricane?

The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone". A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal synoptic scale low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation (Holland 1993).
Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 17 m/s (34 kt, 39 mph) are called "tropical depressions". (This is not to be confused with the condition mid-latitude people get during a long, cold and grey winter wishing they could be closer to the equator ;-)) Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 17 m/s they are typically called a "tropical storm" and assigned a name. If winds reach 33 m/s (64 kt, 74 mph)), then they are called: a "hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E); a "typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline); a "severe tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E); a "severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean); and a "tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean) (Neumann 1993).