Two Tornadoes Confirmed Sur, Mexico: What began as a swirling mass of tropical moisture off the Pacific coast rapidly evolved into a full-blown humanitarian crisis. Hurricane Lorena, a Category 1 storm at its peak, battered the Baja California Sur peninsula with torrential rains, fierce winds, and life-threatening floods, leaving behind a trail of destruction, displacement, and uncertainty. Lorena formed on September 3, 2025, intensifying swiftly into a hurricane as it tracked northwestward along the Pacific coast.
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By the morning of September 4, it was located approximately 15 miles west-southwest of Cabo San Lazaro, with sustained winds of 80 mph. In La Paz, the state capital, the Malecón waterfront was swallowed by waves and runoff. Power outages rippled across the city as transformers short-circuited and utility poles collapsed. Meanwhile, At noon on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in San Cristóbal de las Casas , Chiapas , strong winds were reported across much of the city. Hours later, the state's Civil Protection Coordination confirmed the formation of two tornadoes, which caused damage to structures and the downing of some trees. Hurricane Kiko, along with Hurricane Lorena, continues to spin in the Pacific Ocean. Kiko has strengthened into a major storm as it barrels toward Hawaii. It's not yet clear exactly what impact Kiko could have on the Hawaiian Islands, but forecasters said precipitation is expected to increase as the hurricane nears. There's a chance for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and increasingly dangerous surf conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
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