Weather Alert – Location: Mexican States of Baja California Sur, Oaxaca, Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora. Event: Tropical Storm Nora is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane by Saturday as it approaches the southwestern coast of Mexico and then moves towards the Baja peninsula early next week. A hurricane watch and tropical storm warnings are in effect […]
The recent tropical storm Rosa left behind flooded streets and homes in various parts of Puerto Peñasco, as well as several cars stranded in spontaneous lakes. The remnants of Hurricane Rosa, which had been downgraded to a Tropical Storm by the time she visited Puerto Peñasco, could be felt throughout town starting principally Monday evening […]
Puerto Peñasco’s port remains closed this afternoon to all navigation due to possible stormy conditions, plus a forecast of clouds and rain as part of the passing of tropical storm Paine near the coasts of Baja California. According to information from Peñasco’s Port Captain, possible rain and stormy weather is forecast for September 21st and […]
On Monday evening, 10:30 p.m. the port was closed to all type of watercraft given intensified winds ranging from 35-45 KM/HR with gusts upwards of 50 KM/HR. With this forecast, stemming from “Tropical Depression Javier”, closure of ports is expected to remain in place throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with decreased winds around midday that will […]
With the proximity of Tropical Storm Simon, The State Civil Protection Unit (UECP) has issued a yellow alert for much of the northern part of Sonora, including the municipalities of San Luis Río Colorado, Plutarco Elías Calles, Puerto Peñasco, Caborca, Pitiquito, Altar, Atil, Trincheras, Tubutama, Sáric y Oquitoa. A yellow alert is a moderate warning, […]
Puerto Peñasco experienced moderate rainfall from the passing of tropical storm Odile, along with cloudy skies. Clouds have continued to disperse throughout the day though the Puerto Peñasco – Caborca highway is closed to traffic (until further notice) due to strong washes along that route. According to updates from Municipal Civil Protection and the State […]
Strong rains measuring up to 50 mm are expected for the northern and northwestern part of Sonora this weekend, along with cold front #39, reports Information Chief of the State Civil Protection Unit (UEPC) Carlos Jesús Arias. According to the National Meteorological Service, the short cold front should roll in on Friday afternoon, bringing with […]
State Press Release The Sonora Unit of Civil Protection (UEPC) advises there will be strong winds of between 50 – 70 mm, as well as elevated waves along the coastal parts of the state this weekend due to tropical storm “Ivo.” Carlos Arias, advisor with the UEPC, reports the system will be moving North throughout […]
Summer temperatures are expected to reach up into the high-90s this weekend in Puerto Peñasco, with a low of 77○F. All who visit these beaches will be able to enjoy hot sunny days while cushioning the impact of the heat by drinking lots of water and eating fresh foods. At the border, the Civil Protection […]
Living in Puerto Peñasco, it is often challenging to wrap our minds around concepts such as flash-floods (Is that a pipe that burst?), or monsoons (oh yeah, the summer humidity). This year, with construction on the sole city bridge in Sonoyta connecting the North (or rather, anywhere coming from San Luis Rio Colorado to Lukeville) […]
Following months of anticipation, planning, and promotion, the Sta. Patricia’s Peñasco Palooza had one last hurdle to overcome on the evening of March 17th: the weather. Wild winds swept through Puerto Peñasco precisely as the first group, Mariachi Duran, took the stage. Sets by Alan Munro and Riband were both cut short due to the wind. While initially the […]
Following two days of cloud cover hovering over Puerto Peñasco and the Rocky Point Rally, the first drops of rain began to fall on the city on Saturday night, 11/12, just as people were streaming out of local bars and restaurants where they had gathered to watch the Pacquiao-Marquez boxing fight. Riders wiped off their bikes […]