The latest update from the National Hurricane Centre
(03.00pm today) is that tropical storm Kay is a little stronger and rain is still
affecting Socorro Island.
At the moment it is about
45 miles west of Socorro Island and about 305 miles south/southwest of Cabo.
Cabo can expect moderate rainfall this afternoon and evening. There may be heavy
storms in some regions of Baja California Sur.
Kay is moving northwest at around 7 mph (11
km/h) and this will probably continue over the next couple of days.
The maximum
sustained winds speeds are approx 45 mph (75 km/h) with some higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is possible during the next 48 hours. And although tropical-storm-force
winds may extend outwards up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center this will not
hit land. Consequently, there are no hazardous warnings or coastal watches in place.
But Conagua and SMN recommend that everyone stay informed.
They point out that rainfall in recent days has softened the soil in some
regions, so that there could be mudslides, landslides, overflowing rivers and
streams or encumbrances on roads and road sections. Flooding in low
saturation areas and overflowing drains in urban sites are also possible.
So please exercise
caution and remain alert to all weather warnings.
Thankfully Kay is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression over the weekend. And by Sunday it is expected to be roughly 200 miles southwest of Cabo as it continues westwards away from Baja California Sur.
Fingers crossed. We will be back with further updates.