Tropical storm Blanca to become hurricane; takes aim at Los Cabos

Hurricane Andres, the first named storm of 2015 in the Eastern Pacific, continues to churn but far from land as it weakens.

But tropical storm Blanca is being watched far more closely by residents of Cabo San Lucas and elsewhere on the southern Baja California peninsula.

Blanca will attain hurricane force Tuesday and, according to the National Hurricane Center, it’s projected path leads directly toward Cabo San Lucas at Baja California’s tip.

Blanca will attain major hurricane force–with sustained winds of 110 mph of grater–before weakening gradually as its center reaches or possibly skirts southern Baja late Sunday or Monday.

There are no warnings or watch alerts in effect, because the storm on Tuesday was located so far to the south – about 375 miles south-southwest of Zihuatanejo on the mainland, and  about 410 miles south of Manzanillo.

Hurricane Odile, taking aim at Los Cabos last September; photo via Pisces Sportfishing

It’s hoped – and entirely possible – that the storm’s projected path will change over the next day or so, and that Blanca will will veer to the west, away from land.

Cabo San Lucas and other Baja California Sur cities are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Odile, which last September became the most powerful storm ever to strike the Los Cabos region, leveling buildings, blowing out windows, and making life a living hell for tourists and residents who endured Odile’s wrath.

–Graphics showing tropical storm Blanca are via the National Hurricane Center

Comments

[Pete Thomas]

Lupe, you should be OK. The storm is moving more to the west now. Do some checking, but I think you will be fine if you don't mind some rain. But the storm is not supposed to come ashore in Cabo. By the look of things, you should be able to enjoy your vacation. But check the latest weather forecasts!

[Lupe]

We have a flight set to Saturday for 7 days in cabo we are going to call tomorrow to change plans if possible what dies it look like there in cabo at this point don't want go out ourselves in danger

[Pete Thomas]

Umesh, the storm should be long gone by June 11. Salvador, best to check with the locals. Storm path now looks like it will skirt Cabo, missing it to the west, and delivering only rain and maybe wind. Still no coastal warnings in effect.

[Umesh]

I'm flying there next Thursday on June 11th for few days. Should I change my
Plans?

[Salvador Castellanos]

Currently in cabo until Sunday, should i get a flight out before the hurrican or just stay and hope there isnt one? Help!

[Darla Lyons]

Praying for a change in trajectory. I love Cabo.