September 11, 2026
How a Hurricane Works: Inside the Engine of a Tropical Cyclone
A hurricane is a remarkably efficient atmospheric circulation system that moves heat from the warm tropical ocean into the upper atmosphere.
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Original reporting and practical context about Baja California Sur’s storms, weather, coast, climate, environment, and history.
August 30, 2026
Why Can the Same Hurricane Hit Nearby Baja Communities So Differently?
Nearby Baja California Sur communities can experience dramatically different hurricane rainfall and flood risk. Juliette, Lidia, Hilary, and Norma show why local geography and forecasts matter.
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August 15, 2026
Why September Is BCS's Hurricane Month
More than half of BCS tropical-cyclone landfalls in a 1970–2009 CICESE analysis occurred in September. Ocean warmth, storm tracks, and rainfall history explain why the month stands apart.
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August 9, 2026
The Hurricane Scale That Was Built for Buildings
The Saffir-Simpson scale began with a United Nations housing study, gained urgency after Hurricane Camille, and became public despite concerns it would be misunderstood.
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July 24, 2026
When No Hurricane Is the Disaster
After Hurricane Kay damaged rural communities, nearly every rancher surveyed still viewed it positively. Their answers point to a quieter threat facing Baja California Sur.
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July 24, 2026
A Hurricane Can Miss Baja and Still Matter
A storm’s center can stay offshore while rain, flooding, rough surf, and dangerous travel conditions reach Baja California Sur. Hurricane Lorena showed why distance alone never tells the full story.
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