Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Mariners and coastal communities in southern Baja California Sur face a dangerous stretch through the weekend as hurricane conditions build offshore, bringing violent winds and treacherous seas by Friday night. According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane warnings are now in effect for the Pacific waters between Cabo San Lázaro and Cabo San Lucas, with tropical storm-force winds arriving as early as Thursday night and hurricane-strength gusts possible south of 22°N by Friday evening.
Boaters should expect winds ramping up to 65 knots and seas climbing rapidly, with offshore waves forecast to reach between 12 and 18 feet by late Friday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will add to the risk, especially for smaller vessels and anyone planning open-water travel. Conditions remain volatile into Saturday and Sunday, with the chance for tropical storm impacts lingering until early next week. Authorities urge all vessels to avoid the affected waters, secure gear, and monitor emergency bulletins for evolving hazards.
The threat continues through the weekend, with possible updates as the hurricane track shifts. Additional advisories are likely as conditions develop.
