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2025 'Hollywood Music Association' Awards Baja Safari Designs, "California Entertainment Pinnacle" Accolades

2024 The 'World Design Council' Awards Baja Safari for "Fifty Years of Design Achievement"

2023 "70 Years Of CABO Racing!"
Southern Baja Travel Bureau, The Distinguished Visitor Program of the Republic of Mexico

2022 69 Years Of Baja Racing, BAJA Racing Hall Of FAME

2020 "25 Years Ocean Oasis Founding Celebration"

2019 "7 Years Class 11 World Champions Celebration"

2018 "Thirty Years Air/Space America Celebration"

2008 "Grand Cup, Special Events Winner", Baja South Yenemacu Sports Association

1998 "Amigo de Baja Award Winner", State Government of Baja California Government

1993 "Award of Appreciation", San Diego Sheriff Department

1987 "Safari Club Foundation" Celebrated

1985 Newspaper "Baja Racing News" Foundation with the Amazing George Hurst

Ocean Oasis and Southern BAJA REEF Studies - Baja Safari Designs completes two decades of scientific work - La Jolla Scripps Institute Celebrations

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Baja Safari's Ocean Oasis with Scripps Institute Celebrations over many Years of the Reef

The Year of the Reef is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and understanding of the importance of coral reefs and their ecosystems. It encourages conservation efforts and sustainable management practices to protect these vital marine environments. The initiative is a response to the increasing threats to coral reefs and associated ecosystems, such as mangroves and sea grasses, and aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the value and threats to coral reefs.

The International Year of the Reef (IYOR) is a platform to highlight the importance of coral reefs, which cover less than one percent of the planet but are home to 25 percent of marine species. They are vital to our ocean economy, providing billions of dollars in services, such as coastal protection, jobs, tourism, and more. Coral reefs face many threats, including warmer and more acidic ocean waters, impacts from destructive fishing practices, and pollution from the land.

The third International Year of the Reef (IYOR) in 2018 was a critical opportunity to bring attention to the plight of reef systems and the oceans in general. It aimed to share information on best practices in relation to sustainable coral reef management and to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs and their conservation.

The Year of the Reef is a yearlong designation to highlight the importance of coral reefs and their role in the global ecosystem. It encourages conservation efforts and sustainable management practices to protect these vital marine environments.

Baja Safari Design and Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego structured tours, studies and courses for instruction in La Paz , the capital of the state of Southern Baja, Mexico.

SIO was founded in 1903. It works to understand and protect the planet and find solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. The GCMP was first started by Dr. Octavio Aburto as a research program at SIO in 2008. It continues to be an initiative affiliated with the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation.

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BAJA Weather Service Advisory - October 17, 2023

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Final Report November 7, 2023

Reported October 22, 2023

Graphic reflecting total rainfall over the course of the Baja 1000 and State of Baja California Sur

NORMA SLAMS HEAD-ON INTO LOS CABOS

NORMA IMPACTS NNW THROUGH TRACK OF WINDS, RAINS >>>CAT 2>>>HURRICANE

DEVASTATION REPORTED! HEAVY RAINS, WINDS - 110 MPH

WORST CASE SCENARIO REALIZED...NORMA WILL NOW SLOWLY SCRAPE ACROSS THE CAPE OF BAJA MX

MAJOR HURRICANE 'NORMA' STRIKES BAJA MEXICO PENINSULA - NOW TRANSITIONING TO VERY DANGEROUS CAT 2 HURCN

RED ALERT ISSUED BY STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR!

RED ALERT POSTED 9:45 PM ZULU

10-20-2023

LAST UPDATE: 5PM, Sunday, October 22, 2023

BAJA Hurricane Center, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

BAJA WEATHER SERVICE BULLETIN

EP-17 HURRICANE NORMA CAT. 3

AREA STATUS: RED ALERT ( 🔴 ) - MAXIMUM DANGER (APPROACHING CYCLONE)

The cyclone could impact tomorrow, Saturday, October 21, in the south of Baja California Sur.

Actual conditions:- Location: 230 km south of Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., and 450 km southwest of Mazatlán, Sin.- Movement: towards the north-northwest at 15 km/h.- Maximum Sustained Winds: 195 km/h.- Maximum wind gusts: 240 km/h.

Expected effects in Baja California Sur:

*Rain: Its cloud bands will produce occasional torrential rains.

*Wind: Wind gusts of 110 to 130 km/h, possible formation of waterspouts on coasts.

*Waves: 4 to 6 meters high on the coasts of Baja California Sur.

-ALERT MUNICIPALITIES IN BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR:- RED ALERT (🔴) - MAXIMUM DANGER: La Paz and Los Cabos.- ORANGE ALERT (🟠) - HIGH DANGER: Comondú and Loreto.- YELLOW ALERT (🟡) - MEDIUM DANGER: Mulegé.

Official source: BAJA Weather Service-

The population is recommended to take extreme precautions due to rain, wind and waves, stay informed through official sources and be attentive to the warnings issued by your local Civil Protection.

"National Weather Service BULLETIN
Hurricane Norma Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172023
900 PM MDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...HURRICANE CONDITIONS, FLOODING RAINFALL, AND A DANGEROUS STORM
SURGE EXPECTED IN SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...20.8N 109.9W
ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM SW OF MAZATLAN MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for
the west coast of mainland Mexico from Bahia Tempehuaya to Mazatlan.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Baja California Sur from Todos Santos to Los Barriles

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* North of Los Barriles to San Evaristo
* North of Todos Santos to Santa Fe

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Las Islas Marias
* Topolobampo to Mazatlan

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 24
to 36 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be
rushed to completion.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in Baja California Sur and along the west coast
of mainland Mexico should monitor the progress of Norma. Additional
watches or warnings could be required later today and tonight.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by BAJA WEATHER SERVICE at Cabo San Lucas Mexico.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norma was located
near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 109.9 West. Norma is moving
toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the
north is expected on Saturday, followed by a slower northeastward
motion Saturday night through Monday. On the forecast track, Norma
is expected to move over the southern portion of Baja California Sur
within the hurricane warning area on Saturday. Norma is forecast to
move toward the west coast of Mexico on Sunday and Sunday night and
move inland within the tropical storm watch area on Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher
gusts. Norma is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some gradual weakening is expected during the
next day or so, but Norma is expected to be a hurricane when it
moves near or over the southern portion of Baja California Sur.
Weakening is forecast to continue through early next week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 955 mb (28.20 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Norma can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP2 and WMO header WTPZ42 KNHC
and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDEP2.shtml

WIND:  Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane 
warning area in Baja California Sur on Saturday, with tropical storm 
conditions imminent. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the 
tropical storm warning areas in Baja California Sur on early 
Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in Las Islas Marias 
through tonight, and in the watch area along the west coast of 
Mexico by Sunday.

RAINFALL:  Norma is likely to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10
inches with local maxima of 15 inches across the far southern
portion of Baja California Sur through Sunday and across portions
of Sinaloa through Monday.  These rains will likely produce flash
and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of
higher terrain.

STORM SURGE:  A dangerous storm surge is likely to produce coastal
flooding in areas of onshore winds within the hurricane warning
area. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and
destructive waves.

SURF:  Swells generated by Norma are affecting portions of the coast
of southwestern and west-central Mexico and Baja California Sur.
These swells will spread northward along the coast of western Mexico
and the Baja California peninsula this weekend. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.""

BAJA Weather Service Graphics

CHUBASCOS DEFINED CLICK HERE AND CLICK HERE

CHUBASCO WATCH ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR AT 12 NOON!

CHUBASCO WATCH DROPS SUNDAY, ALL OTHER WARNINGS AND WATCHES DROP AT 10 PM SATURDAY

~~CHUBASCO WATCH FOR THE ENTIRE STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR~~

~~TROPICAL STORM WARNING POSTED FOR 25N SOUTH~~

~~HURRICANE WARNING POSTED FOR LA PAZ SOUTH~~

~~HURRICANE WATCH POSTED FOR LOS CABOS MUNICIPALITY~~

~~TROPICAL STORM WATCH POSTED FOR HURRICANE NORMA, 25N-South~~

~~TROPICAL STORM NOTICE POSTED FOR EP-17~~

(BWS) BAJA Weather Service has issued Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings.

REPORT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023

RAIN AND WINDS REACH THE CAPE OF BAJA MEXICO, OVERNIGHT.

OVERNIGHT, INTO FRIDAY MORNING, DRY AIR, MASSIVE WIND SHEAR AND WEAK SEA SURFACE WATER TEMPERATURES ARE QUICKLY TAKING NORMA APART.

"Gradual weakening should continue through the period as a result of increasing south-southwesterly vertical wind shear produced by an amplifying mid- to upper-level trough approaching the Baja Mexico peninsula, and a progressively inhibiting thermo dynamic surrounding environment with mid-tropospheric relative humidity values of less than 50 percent.

Despite the forecast weakening trend, Norma will likely be a hurricane while it approaches the southern portion of the state, Baja California South on Saturday.

The initial motion is estimated to be north-northwestward, or 330/6kt. Norma is expected to move between mid-level sub tropical high-pressure east of the cyclone and the above mentioned trough to the northwest and north during the next couple of days. By mid-period, Norma should turn north-northeastward to northeastward with a reduction in forward speed while approaching the west-central coast of Mexico.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the far southern portion of the Baja Mexico peninsula, where Norma is expected to bring hurricane conditions on Saturday when it passes over the area.

Tropical storm warnings are up for 25N - South. Storm conditions are also expected within the tropical storm warning areas on the peninsula, Saturday.

Heavy rains from Norma will begin to impact the Baja 1000 race course later today, continuing through Sunday. This rainfall may produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain.

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A Tropical Storm Notice for the Southern Baja portion of the Baja Mexico peninsula was issued as of Wednesday morning, October 17, here from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Considering the number of very green desert off-road racers in Southern BAJA at this time, the service has issued this notice, earlier than usual.

-Discussion Number 8

CATEGORY 4 LEVEL HURRICANE NORMA

BWS ANNOUNCES HURRICANE WARNING FOR

LA PAZ - SOUTH

-GOV. OF MEXICO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH BHC AT 1:55 PM ZULU OCT 19 / CONFIRMS HURRICANE WARNINGS!

- BAJA HURRICANE CENTER, CABO SAN LUCAS, (BHC)- 1PM ZULU, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023.

WARNING! Winds and rainfall may produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain.

REPORT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023

OVERNIGHT, INTO FRIDAY MORNING, DRY AIR, MASSIVE WIND SHEAR AND WEAK SEA SURFACE WATER TEMPERATURES ARE QUICKLY TAKING NORMA APART.

BWS CONFIRMS EURO MODEL STALL PREDICTION FOR DANGEROUS HURRICANE NORMA.

AS VISIONED EARLY YESTERDAY, BWS NOW CONFIRMS THE EURO MODEL PREDICTION OF THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, THREE DAYS OF TROPICAL STORM TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ON THE CAPE.

NHC: "Norma is expected to be at or near hurricane strength as it approaches the southern tip of Baja California, and a hurricane watch has been issued for that area.

Heavy rains from Norma will begin to impact the far southern portions of California Baja Sur on late Friday, continuing through Sunday. This rainfall may produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain."

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- Discussion Number 9

CATEGORY 4 Hurricane Norma EP17/2023/300 PM MDT

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

The satellite presentation of Norma has deteriorated since the last advisory. The eye has become less defined, and the inner core convection has become more asymmetric. The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters that investigated Norma reported that the eyewall was open to the southeast during their final pass through the center of the Monster Storm.

The Hurricane Hunters reported peak 700-mb flight-level winds of 111 kt, with SFMR retrievals as high as 102 kt. The minimum pressure from a recent center dropsonde was 945 mb with 12-kt winds.The initial intensity is lowered to 110 kt for this advisory, which could be a bit generous based on the recent aircraft data. Based on recent satellite trends, it is likely that Norma has reached its peak intensity today. An increase in southerly shear will likely cause Norma to become more vertically tilted during the next couple of days, while the hurricane moves into a drier and more stable environment as diagnosed from the SHIPS guidance. Therefore,weakening is forecast beginning tonight and continuing through the weekend and into early next week. Still, Norma is forecast to be a hurricane when it moves near or over the southern tip of the Baja Mexico peninsula, and the government of Mexico has issued a Hurricane Warning for this area based on the increased risk of hurricane conditions. The eye of Norma has wobbled some today, but the long-term motion remains northward (350/5 kt). A turn toward the north-northwest is expected during the next couple of days while Norma approaches the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. There are still speed differences in the various global and regional models, likely related to differences in the steering flow based on the vertical depth of the cyclone. The GFS and regional models suggest Norma will remain a deeper cyclone and move toward the west coast of mainland Mexico in 48-72 h. The 12z ECMWF, Canadian, and UKMET runs show Norma making it farther north than previous runs, but still stalling near the southern tip of Baja before moving inland over western Mexico early next week.

The updated NHC track forecast has been nudged westward and is faster this cycle, which generally keeps it between the HCCA and TVCE aids. This update shows Norma inland by 96h and dissipated over western Mexico by day 5, but this could occur sooner than forecast if the GFS and regional hurricane models are correct.

Interests on the Baja Mexico peninsula should monitor the latest forecast updates, as future track and/or speed adjustments could be required. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Cape of Baja Mexico, the far southern portion of the peninsula, where Norma is expected to bring hurricane conditions on Saturday when it passes near or over the area of the Los Cabos municipality. Heavy rains from Norma will begin to impact the far southern portions of California Baja South, tomorrow, late Friday, continuing through Sunday. This rainfall may produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain.

-Discussion Number 7

Dangerous Hurricane Norma has continued to show signs of strengthening this morning.

The 15 to 20 nautical mile wide eye of the hurricane is surrounded by a thick ring of convective cloud tops colder than -70 to -75C. The initial intensity is raised to 115 kt based on consensus T6.0/115 kt subjective Dvorak classifications from TAFB and SAB. The Air Force Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to investigate Norma later today, Thursday the 19th.

The eye of Norma has deviated right of track during the past 6-12 h, and the longer-term motion is nearly due north (360/6 kt). The track forecast remains challenging. Even in the near term, there is significant spread among the various models, likely related to differences in the steering flow based on the vertical depth of the cyclone. Given recent trends, the US NHC forecast has been adjusted to the right of the previous one through 60 h, bringing it just east of the multi-model consensus aids and favoring the stronger GFS and regional hurricane models.

Thereafter, it remains unclear whether Norma will turn northeastward and approach the west coast of mainland Mexico, or stall and meander to the south of the Baja California peninsula. The official forecast continues to show Norma moving toward mainland Mexico beyond 60 hours, albeit slower than some of the stronger model guidance (GFS, HAFS) with a deeper vortex. Once again, confidence is low and future track and/or speed adjustments could be required. Recent satellite images and model shear analyses suggest that southerly shear is increasing over Norma and will continue to do so over the next couple of days. Therefore, the hurricane is likely near its peak intensity, although some small fluctuations cannot be ruled out today. By Friday, weakening is expected as Norma likely becomes more tilted by the shear and moves into a drier and more stable environment. Still, Norma could be at or near hurricane strength when it makes its closest approach to the southern tip of Baja California, where a Hurricane Watch is in effect. Beyond 72 hours, the intensity forecast is more uncertain and highly dependent on Norma's track, structure, and the extent (if any) of land interaction with the Baja peninsula. If Norma moves faster than forecast, it could reach the west coast of mainland Mexico as a stronger storm. Given the track uncertainty described above, interests there are encouraged to closely monitor forecast updates.

-Discussion Number 7 Additions

BAJA Weather Service Issues Hurricane Watch, for Los Cabos municipality, BCS. [5AM; 10-19]

BAJA Weather Service Issues Tropical Storm Watch, [3AM 10-19. 25N-South]

-Discussion Number 6

Norma is displaying movement today, proving this Eastern Pacific system will be a challenge to fully predict.

Most likely, this is caused by the local area sea-surface water temperatures and the fierce upper wind shear environment, Norma is encountering.

-Discussion Number 5

BAJA Weather Service is forecasting Norma to stall short of Cabo on Friday, delaying the end of the system and allowing more winds and rainfall to strike the peninsula.

-Discussion Number 4

Norma is forecast to become a hurricane later today (Wednesday, Oct. 18) and continue strengthening through Thursday while it progresses north, nearing the southernmost point of the Baja Mexico peninsula.

There is greater than normal uncertainty in the track and intensity forecasts for Norma later this week and this weekend while it approaches Baja Mexico.

Heavy Tropical Storm force winds may reach Los Cabos, as early as Friday morning.

Norma is likely to bring wind and rainfall impacts to southern portions of the state, Baja California Sur (BCS) by Saturday, October 21.

By this weekend, on the evening of Saturday, October 21, very heavy rain showers and winds will be impacting the La Paz, Los Cabos and possibly Comondu regional areas.

BWS forecasts the center of Norma at that time, to be just SouthWest, offshore of Cabo San Lucas, BCS.

This forecast envisions the most dangerous part of the tropical cyclone to impact the peninsula. The forecast model predicts EP-17 to breakup and dissipate over the municipality of Los Cabos, BCS.

BWS hereby notifies parties with personal and commercial interests, please monitor the latest on-site reports and forecast updates, exclusively at BajaSafari.com

The Central Dense Overcast of T.S. Norma

Tropical Storm Norma Discussion 3

BAJA Hurricane Center CSL, BCS

Eastern Pacific System 17; 2023; 300 AM

Satellite imagery shows Norma quickly becoming better organized.

Norma's Central Dense Overcast is continuing to expand, with cold cloud top temperatures of less than -90 degrees C. A recent ASCAT pass over the eastern edge of the storm suggested that the low-level center was near the southeastern side of the deepest convection. The initial intensity is set at 55 kt, in agreement with the latest subjective and objective Dvorak classifications from TAFB and UW-CIMSS ADT, respectively.

The outer reaches of this system have already reached Isla Socorro, early this morning. Number thirty-seven on the Wiki Hotspot Map. Page Six, 1929 from San Diego. "His Thrills, Real Ones"

Norma appears to be gradually turning and the latest motion is estimated to be 320/6 kt. A weak ridge over Mexico is expected to steer the storm north-northwestward to northward for about 3 days. There is still significant uncertainty in the track prediction later in the forecast period, near which the system will interact with the Baja Mexico peninsula, which is likely related to the anticipated vortex depth.

Global models that show a weaker cyclone, such as the ECMWF, turn the system westward prior to the Baja Mexico peninsula. Model guidance with a stronger, deeper circulation tend to bring the storm farther north and turn it eastward by the end of the forecast period. The updated official track forecast is very similar to the previous prediction and is close to the simple model consensus aid, TVCE. However, there is low confidence in this forecast modeling given the spread in the model tracks. Environmental and oceanic conditions are likely to remain conducive for additional strengthening through the next day or so. Statistical indices predicting the probability of rapid intensification, such as SHIPS-RI and DTOPS, suggest a very high likelihood of rapid strengthening within 24 hours. The latest BHC intensity forecast explicitly shows rapid intensification, with a peak of 100 kt by 36 hours. By day 2, global model guidance shows that the deep-layer vertical wind shear should increase over the storm and likely induce a gradual weakening trend through the remainder of the forecast period. The official forecast remains near or above the intensity model consensus aids.

Please stay advised.

BWS

BAJA Weather Service Advisory - October 17, 2023

Stay Tuned for Updates>>>

BAJA Weather Service

Hilary - BAJA Weather Service Updates - Start August 16, 2023

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Eastern Pacific Tropical System Hilary Updates

-Hilary went ashore this morning, 8-20-23 at 4AM.

Ashore at Isla Natividad, on the Pacific coast.

-Ensenada will be the second landing for the center of circulation, just after 12/noon zulu time, Baja Norte, Mexico.

-The coast of Baja Norte, with the Sea of Cortez, is now a disaster area.

LOADING HERE NOW>>>

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Emergency Advisory, Midnight, Saturday, August 19, 2023

Storm surge and extreme flooding is forecast for the northern Sea of Cortez/Gulf of California.

BWS advises all visitors to evacuate.Most effective evacuation routes are north, through Calexico, ports of entry.

"FLOODING RAIN: Evacuate Now. Life-threatening rainfall - flooding having possible devastating impacts across Baja Norte, Mexico.

- Storm surge along the northern coast of the Sea/Gulf expected with extreme property damage is forecast.

- Extreme rainfall flooding will mandate evacuations, rescues and emergency recoveries.- Arroyos and tributaries that appeared to be dry one moment will overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Arroyos and ditches will become raging rivers.

- In eastern facing mountain ranges and escarpments, deadly runoff will rage down canyons and valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.

- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away.

Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous and deadly. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out."

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Photos sent in from members, across the peninsula>>>

RIP

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT - BAJA Weather Service - Emergency Deluge Rainfall Alert

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Emergency Deluge Rainfall Alert

Saturday, August 19, 2023

HIGH RISK OF EXCESSIVE RAINFALL EXISTS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN BAJA MEXICO AND US. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Major areas of the West, BWS guidance is unanimous in merging Hilary with an upper low stuck near central CA this period, and has picked up the pace on its acceleration into/across the area. Normally for a tropical cyclone, this would be a problem as convective lows would circle the periphery parallel to 1000-500 hPa thickness lines, which would otherwise turn it more north or north-northeast, but since Hilary should be strongly shearing while moving over cold waters and interacting with the Peninsular Ranges of the Baja California Peninsula (BAJA NORTE) and southern CA (US. SoCal), it should be transitioning to a post-tropical or remnant low in the process and have diminishing convection in its vicinity; the guidance probably isn't displaying its typical model bias, this time.

A large area of precipitable water values of 1.75-2.25" will approach if not exceed all-time records across portions of the Southwest, so there will be moisture to spare. In the Southwest in particular, flow at 750 hPa is expected to reach or exceed 65 kts, so heavy up slope rains on the atypical sides of the southern Sierra Nevada and Peninsula Ranges of California are anticipated.

If the flow is more southerly than expected due to a slightly more westerly track of Hilary, there's a chance that both sides of the Peninsular Ranges of southern CA could get heavy rainfall.

The 19/12z NAEFS is indicating IVT values 19.1 sigmas above the mean; it should be noted that it is using a dataset that does not include the rash of tropical cyclones that impacted the Southwest in the 1970's, so this value is likely a bit too high. Even assuming a non-standard distribution and standard deviations half as large, this is extreme.

There is a very real potential for 3" amounts in an hour in this environment should sufficient instability be present. Even if instability was completely eroded, 0.5" an hour totals would be possible; heavy rain appears inevitable. The 00z Canadian Regional shows local amounts of towards 10", which would be exceeding rare for the region from a tropical cyclone, potentially unique for Nevada.

The 100 year ARI is forecast to be exceeded.

Some locations within this arid region are slated to get 1-2 years worth of rain in one day. If a 7"+ maximum materialized over Mount Charleston Sunday into early Monday, it would challenge Nevada's 24 hour rainfall record, set in 2004.

The heavy rainfall combined with high winds expected at elevation could lead to mudslides and landslides, which would be exacerbated where trees uproot within saturating soils. Debris flows and rockslides are a given considering the volume of rainfall expected.

The overall combination of effects could block and undermine roads, particularly sensitive areas such as sections of U.S. 50 in NV. Towns could get cut off.

Given the overall uniqueness of this event and expected impacts, the High Risk for areas of southern California and Baja Norte, Mexico, remains justified.

The main change was the joining of the two separate High Risk areas and some slight westward shift of the risk areas in BAJA NORTE, CA, NV, UT, and AZ and some northward stretching of the threat areas to account for the slightly accelerated guidance.

BAJA Weather Service

Southern BAJA Travel Bureau - August 5&6, 2023 - Festival Pueblos Magicos

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:59:00 +0000

Southern BAJA Travel Bureau - August 5&6, 2023 - Festival Pueblos Magicos

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Baja Safari Southern BAJA Cultural Festival

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:42:00 +0000

Cultural Festival Southern BAJA

Saturday, August 4, 2023

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LIVE ! ONLINE National Event May 31, 2023 Baja Safari Design

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Rosarito Baja California Mexico - A Celebration Of International Radio - Stay Tuned!

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Rosarito Baja California Mexico - A Celebration Of International Radio - Stay Tuned!

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Gray Whale Festival Southern Baja Estuary Lopez Mateos

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Baja Safari Gray Whale Festival

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August 23 - September 25 Baja Safari Photography competition

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Day Of The Puma - Baja Safari

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Safari Club Oasis Reservations Available

From Baja California, Mexico. Baja Season 2022

The World Famous Baja Oasis, founded 25 years ago, our founder partnered with Sr. Roberto Van Wormer to establish a world class location for Desert Studies and protection of the natural environment, unique to the world.

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Ocean Oasis Reservations Now Available

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sat, 14 May 2022 16:09:00 +0000

Ocean Oasis Reservations Now Available

From Baja South, Mexico. Baja Season 2022

The World Famous Oasis, founded 25 years ago, our founder partnered with Sr. Roberto Van Wormer to establish a world class location for Baja Desert Studies and protection of the natural environment, unique to the world.

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Cinco De Cabo Celebrations ONLINE LIVE!

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Good Morning From La Paz, The Capital Of Off-Road! We'll be LIVE from Lands End tomorrow for the Cinco De Cabo Celebrations, Stay Tuned!

Baja Safari Special To Ensenada Baja California

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Each of our Members tables is Hosted by its own Baja Chef, Winemaker and Tourism Expert!

A Celebration Of Life on the Baja California Peninsula.

120 Wineries and 250 New Baja Wines!

Seafoods from Baja California and Southern Baja, Mexico. One-Time Only!

Non-Member Cost: $1,200.00 US Per Person, Double Occupancy

Member Free Events!

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Valle de los Cirios 41 Years Of Protection Baja Safari

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000

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Baja Safari Salutes Mexican Marine Safety

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Mon, 31 May 2021 18:09:00 +0000

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Baja Safari Celebrates La Paz BCS

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Baja Safari Celebrates La Paz BCS

Baja Safari Presents 30th Annual History of Baja California LIVE

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sun, 09 May 2021 12:07:00 +0000

Baja Safari NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:55:00 +0000

Happy Holidays! with Baja Safari

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:07:00 +0000

Baja Safari Celebrates the Parque Nacional Sierra de San Pedro Martir

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:32:00 +0000

Baja Safari Tecate Celebration 2020

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:49:00 +0000

The Interview with Harry Crosby, Baja Adventure and History

noreply@blogger.com (bajasafarinow) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Journeys of Harry Crosby Trailer
on Baja Safari.