According to the latest
reports by the National Hurricane Centre it looks like tropical storm Javier is
whipping up a bit and may turn into
a hurricane - but this is not yet definite.
The first effects are
due to be felt in Cabo this evening with heavy rains and winds expected at
around 7pm.
As Tuesday approaches
things are likely to get worse with winds potential reaching speeds of up to 95
miles per hour.
Cabo’s Mayor, Arturo de
la Rosa Escalante, urges people not to panic – the community needs to remain
calm and cautious he warns. Civil Protection
Authorities are working hard to prepare shelters in the event of evacuations
due to flash floods and high winds. At this point no major damage is expected.
But that could change.
De la Rosa assures the people
of Cabo that they will be kept safe and be well informed – co-ordinated
prevention and contingency plans are in place. There is no shortage of food,
fuel and water and he advises against panic buying.
Cabo’s Harbour Master, Vicente
Martinez, closed the port yesterday at 17.00. And he has confirmed that it will
remain closed until further notice.
To minimize the likelihood of damage to any
vessels moored in the harbor, he stresses the importance of docking boats
properly - facing east, toward the jetties of the port, leaving some tension in
the reinforcement ropes.
We will be back later with further updates.