hurricane hurricane latest forming hurricane pacific hurricane season reliable satellite observation began ninth tropical storm pacific hurricane season developed tropical wave august short distance coast mexico initially predicted track sea remain weak tropical storm unexpectedly organized rapidly attain peak winds mph august located short distance southeast southern baja california land interaction weakened mph hurricane time landfall near dissipated august central region baja california peninsula hurricane produced heavy rainfall southern baja california killing rescue works resort areas near coast experienced minor effects inland damage severe impact compounded flooding hurricane month later damage hurricanes totaling billion usd billion usd meteorological history tropical wave exited coast africa august moved westward atlantic_ocean development entered eastern pacific_ocean august crossing central_america convection gradually increased wave axis organized distinct area disturbed weather august located short distance south mexico slowly better organized moved northwestward area favorable continued development light vertical wind shear warm water temperatures convection concentrated developing low level circulation august organized national_hurricane_center classify tropical depression located miles west mexico mainland miles southeast southern tip baja california peninsula anticyclone located southwestern united_states ridge extending southward northwestern mexico national_hurricane_center initially predicted depression track generally west northwestward sea reach peak winds mph tropical depression moved slowly northwestward slow motion entire lifetime storm embedded weakness mid level ridge north shortly forming storm located marginally favorable environment westerly wind shear dry air approaching depression leaving center circulation exposed convection wind shear subsequently decreased early august depression intensified tropical storm storm quickly organized developed defined banding features organized upper level outflow late august warm spot formed center convection warm spot organized intermittent eye feature early august attained hurricane status latest formation hurricane season recorded reliable satellite observation began continued quickly intensify hurricane reached peak winds mph later august located miles coast baja california sur reaching peak strength hurricane possessed mile wide eye surrounded deep convection national_hurricane_center predicted attain major hurricane status potentially reach significantly higher winds center remained open water turned northwest paralleled baja california peninsula short distance offshore resulting steady weakening trend interaction high terrain august landfall east winds mph rapidly weakened land deteriorating tropical storm hours landfall later tropical depression day moving ashore continued northwestward peninsula dissipated august located northwestern baja california sur preparations coinciding issuance advisory government mexico issued tropical storm watch watch upgraded warning hours later warning extended coasts day hours landfall hurricane warning issued hours later extended government mexico issued tropical storm warning mainland state agency state baja california sur ordered evacuation residents flood prone areas near officials moved people areas near rivers shelters emergency shelters set residents near coast placed protect houses potential flooding stocked hurricane supplies police authorities stationed areas los guard price officials closed schools businesses area shut area primary airport people evacuated impact prior developing precursor tropical disturbance dropped heavy rainfall produced gusty winds primarily state guerrero state slow motion produced heavy rainfall southern portion baja california peninsula including peak hour total inches national_hurricane_center warned rainfall totals inches localized areas verify produced strong waves hit eastern baja california coastline swells feet height closed city small port hurricane force winds blew trees signs power lines closer beach hurricane destroyed multiple beach rough surf harbor sunk fishing vessel grounded efforts prevented additional vessel cruise ships grounded cabo effects minimal amounting light winds rain inches passage hurricane left citizens power hours heavy rainfall caused severe inland flooding destroying bridges multiple mudslides blocked roads flash flooding desert inland areas washed roads causing mexican government restrict traffic peninsula week storm roads remained impassable month hurricane closed roads airport southern baja california left tourists stranded rainfall welcome desert areas moderate precipitation filled rescue workers died swept away municipalities baja california declared disaster areas days landfall mexican government prepared emergency funds meet immediate needs affected citizens heavy rainfall reported mexican mainland remnants produced thunderstorm activity high terrain areas central interior california lightning strikes remnant moisture recorded hour period lightning caused forest fires resulting loss power customers area month passed area causing additional damage areas hit combined damage hurricanes totaled billion usd billion usd effects storms left homeless
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