Hurricane Olaf Minute Per Minute: They declared a maximum danger red alert in Baja California Sur

This Thursday, Cyclone Olaf became a Category 1 hurricane in the Mexican Pacific. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) announced that it was “very close” to landfall in Baja California Sur State and could do so as a category two hurricane tonight.

8:10 p.m. / According to SMN, it is expected that between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. this Thursday, the Olaf center will impact the municipalities of The caps and The peace to BCS, most likely a Category 2 hurricane.

20:05 / The CFE has announced that it is prepared to deal with the possible effects Hurricane Olaf may leave as it passes through BCS state. For emergency care, 526 electricians, 80 cranes, 123 vehicles and 1 helicopter were made available, located in strategic points.

7:45 p.m. / In addition to BCS, Category 1 Hurricane Olaf will impact Sinaloa state, mainly in the municipalities of Navolato, Mazatlán, Cosalá, San Ignacio, Concordia, Elota, Rosario and Escuinapa.

7:15 p.m. / The SMN announced that Hurricane Olaf, so far Category 1, is about to make landfall between the municipalities of Los Cabos and La Paz in BCS. The Mexican Civil Protection reported that the natural phenomenon presents winds of 150 km / h.

6:00 p.m. / Due to the passage of Hurricane Olaf, the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) activated the DNIIIE Plan and the Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) activated the Marine Plan. Similarly, the Mexican Civil Protection reported that the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) are already implementing preparedness and response actions before the arrival of the meteorological phenomenon in BCS.

17: 40 / The SMN has predicted that there will be occasional intense torrential rains in Baja California Sur (BCS); very strong punctuals in Sinaloa and Nayarit; showers with occasional heavy rains in Jalisco and intermittent showers in Colima, Durango and Zacatecas.

4.30 p.m. / The National coordination of Mexico Civil Protection (CNPC) issued a red alert for maximum danger in the state of Baja California South due to the passage of the hurricane in the center and south of the federative entity.

4:00 p.m. / The SMN reported that Olaf It is located 130 km. southeast of Cabo San Lucas and is expected to make landfall between the municipalities of Los Cabos and La Paz, most likely as a Category Two hurricane, approximately between 10:00 p.m. this Thursday and 1:00 a.m. Friday, September 10.

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