Tropical Storm Ileana heads northward over the southern Gulf of California, bringing heavy rains

Mexico issues tropical storm warning for coastal areas, discontinues watches for Baja California Sur after Storm Ileana hits Los Cabos.

Mexico issued a tropical storm warning on Saturday (September 14, 2024) along the coast, from Altata to Huatabampito, and has discontinued all watches and warnings for Baja California Sur after rain from Storm Ileana pounded the resort-studded Los Cabos a day before.

Ileana moved northward over the southern Gulf of California at 7mph (11 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm was about 70 miles (110 km) east of La Paz, Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph), the center said.

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the coasts of northern Sinaloa and extreme southern Sonola.

On Friday (September 14, 2024), a warning was in effect for portions of the Baja California Peninsula, including Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

Juan Manuel Arce Ortega, from Los Cabos Civil Protection, said the municipalities of La Paz and Los Cabos were on red alert at the time and urged residents to avoid crossing rivers, streams, and low areas where they can be swept away by water.

All schools in Los Cabos were also suspended Friday due to the storm.

Óscar Cruces Rodríguez of Mexico’s federal Civil Protection said in a statement that residents should avoid leaving their homes until the storm passes and if residents are in an area at risk of flooding to find temporary shelters.