Tropical storm 'Lorena' moves towards popular vacation destination in Mexico

Tropical Storm 'Lorena' is making its way towards Mexico's popular tourist region - Tropical Storm "Lorena" heads towards popular Mexican vacation spot

Baja California Sur, a region renowned for its popular tourist destinations, is bracing itself for the impact of Hurricane "Lorena". The storm, currently located about 185 kilometers southwest of the resort town of Cabo San Lucas, is moving eastward towards northwestern Mexico.

Hurricane "Lorena" was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday, with sustained winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour. The Governor of Baja California Sur, Víctor Castro, announced this at a special civil protection meeting, where a discussion about the approaching hurricane took place.

The resort town of Cabo San Lucas, a popular tourist destination, is in the path of Hurricane "Lorena". In preparation for the storm, schools in the region have been closed indefinitely due to the expected heavy rainfall. Residents of affected areas have been advised to stay away from bodies of water.

Forecasts predict that Hurricane Lorena will make landfall along the Baja California Sur peninsula by Friday. The storm is expected to move northwest along the coast and then curve eastward, with tropical storm alerts from Cabo San Lucas to Santa Fe. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected in the region.

Officials are urging residents and tourists to take the approaching hurricane seriously and to follow all emergency instructions. It is crucial for everyone's safety to heed these warnings and preparations to ensure a safe and swift response to the impending storm.