The hurricane season, set to wrap up in late November, has kept us on our toes with various weather events. These storms often hit coastal regions hard. Take Tropical Storm Mario, for example. It first formed in the Pacific Ocean. We heard its strength was fading, and its path would steer clear of land. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but that changed quickly. The National Meteorological Service had a different forecast this morning.
What a turnaround. The Mexican weather experts, known as the SMN, announced a new development. Tropical Storm Mario was re-forming. Its winds regrouped right off the coast of Baja California Sur, a Pacific state. This happened around 9 AM local time. The storm picked up enough power to be called a tropical storm once more.
These storms, even smaller ones, are nothing to shrug off. The SMN often reminds us that tropical storms bring fast winds and heavy downpours. These conditions can create many dangers for people and buildings. That’s why keeping a close eye on them is so important. They don’t even need to make landfall to cause serious trouble.
Authorities had initially said Mario had lost its punch. It was supposed to drift away from the coast, no longer a threat. But the weather can be tricky. With the storm’s odd west-to-northwest movement, officials regrouped. Now, Baja California Sur is on high alert.
Mario first showed up on Friday, with its center near the coast of Guerrero. It then fizzled out to a tropical depression. Emergency services and civil protection still gave advice, but they didn’t expect much destruction.
Then came Sunday morning. The SMN’s predictions shifted. They found the tropical depression had regrouped. It was about 490 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas. With steady winds of 65 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 85 kilometers per hour, it was once again a full-fledged Tropical Storm Mario.
This renewed storm could lash Baja California Sur. Expect heavy rains, lightning, and wind gusts of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. Waves could also build up, reaching heights of up to 2 meters. An alert has gone out to residents. Everyone should follow the instructions from safety teams.
So far in 2025, we’ve seen about 15 major weather events. This number falls within the expected range of 13 to 19 storms for the year. Only one, Erick, grew into a full hurricane. It hit several coastal areas hard. But overall, this season hasn’t brought widespread major damage, thankfully.
Still, the SMN’s advice for Mario’s expected rains remains clear. Simple prevention steps are key. Stay away from the coast. Watch out for puddles and mudslides, especially in hilly areas. If things get dicey, listen to civil protection services and try to stay calm.