Storms don’t normally go from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a day.
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Hurricane Norma Heads for Western Mexico
The storm landed as a Category 1 hurricane in Baja California Sur on Saturday, unleashing heavy rain. It could cause flooding and mudslides, forecasters said.
Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary
The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico peninsula that is popular with tourists.
Hurricane Hilary Updates: Storm is Forecast to Move Toward California
Heavy rain linked to Hilary is expected to pummel the Southwestern United States through Wednesday.
Hurricane Adrian Churns Off the Coast of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific
The storm was more than 400 miles off Mexico’s west coast on Thursday. It was forecast to stay offshore.
Hurricane Adrian Forms Off the Coast of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific
The storm was nearly 400 miles off Mexico’s west coast on Wednesday night. It was moving away from land and forecast to stay offshore.
Tropical Storm Bret Moves Toward Eastern Caribbean Islands
The storm is expected to weaken after moving over the Lesser Antilles on Thursday night and then head into the Caribbean Sea.
Julia Weakens to Tropical Storm After Sweeping Rain Across Nicaragua
The storm made landfall as a hurricane in Nicaragua early on Sunday, where it was expected to bring heavy rainfall that could trigger dangerous flash flooding and mudslides, forecasters said.
Kay, a Post-Tropical Cyclone, Moves Up Baja California’s Western Coast
Kay was causing heavy rain and flooding in Mexico and moved into Southern California on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Hurricane Kay Veers Close to Baja California’s Western Coast
Kay is the closest hurricane to hover near Southern California in more than two decades, the National Weather Service said.