Hurricane Norbert and Tropical Storm Odile

Two storms have threatened Mexico's Pacific coast this weekend. Hurricane Norbert made landfall in Baja California on Saturday as a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained winds near 105 miles per hour. The hurricane hit the Baja peninsula near Puerto San Carlos, sparing the resort area of Los Cabos. Norbert lost strength on its way across the peninsula and is now a category 1 storm in the Sea of Cortes and is heading toward mainland Mexico. A hurricane warning is in effect for the coast from Topolobampo, Sinaloa, north to Guaymas, Sonora. Norbert is expected to weaken after hitting the mainland.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Odile is moving along Mexico's coastline off the state of Colima, with maximum winds near 40 miles per hour. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, westward to La Fortuna, Jalisco. Odile's path is expected to continue parallel to Mexico's southwest coast, however a change in direction could bring the center of the storm onto land within the warning area.

If you're planning a trip to Mexico during hurricane season, find out what precautions to take. Read our article on hurricane season in Mexico, and follow the development of hurricanes and tropical storms on the National Hurricane Center Web Site.