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What happened to all the BAJA storms this year...

surfer jim - 8-12-2010 at 08:07 AM

Almost mid August and no talk of any rain, wind or clouds anywhere. I don't think any of the south swells so far have been from Baja storms either. Who has been watching the weather down there?:?:

windgrrl - 8-12-2010 at 08:18 AM

Possibly effect from transition from el nino to la nina. Expected to be a stronger than normal la nina this year, so could be very windy in Baja this winter. If you check a North Amercican satellite image, you might note a long string of cloud stretching from mid-Mexico all the way up up to Alberta. With unusually unstable weather conditions up here, we have had nearly daily thunderstorm or tornado watches, warnings, etc. There was a major flood and later the most expensive hail storm damage ever recorded in S. Alberta this summer. Perhaps mother nature took a far north vacation!

Anyhoo...the nina/nino transition phase is said to be occuring until near the end of August.

We are hoping the la nina patterns hold true, as we are looking for lots of wind in Baja this winter!:bounce:

David K - 8-12-2010 at 08:19 AM

Global Cooling... the Ice Age is coming (again)... :o

bajabass - 8-12-2010 at 08:37 AM

A few places got drenched yesterday in Baja Sur. It has been unusually cool in Socal all summer. Much better to work in.

bajajudy - 8-12-2010 at 08:52 AM

Overcast and sprinkles here right now

elgatoloco - 8-12-2010 at 08:55 AM

Anthropogenic Climate Change :smug:

Eli - 8-12-2010 at 09:31 AM

Whow Y'All, The Hurricane Season ain't over yet. I won't sit comfortable about my old Palapa roof until end of October. Usually the big hits are in Sept., so we still got time to get into trouble.

Meanwhile, I have heard reports from my kite-surfing daughter and her buds that the winds have been better for their sport this summer than they were all last winter. In July I think they had something like 28 days of good winds to go play in, they are thrilled!

Still, looks like it is heating up down there, like I said; it ain't over till the Fat Lady sings and that generally is Nov., when I come home.

Bajajorge - 8-12-2010 at 09:44 AM

Don't need no stinkin storms.:barf::no:

comitan - 8-12-2010 at 09:46 AM

Eli

I'm with you, don't hear no fat lady singing.

sancho - 8-12-2010 at 09:57 AM

Off shore fishing in San Diego is some 59
degree water. Coolest July on record
in 120 yrs. in So cal. Temps seem to be
off 7 degrees or so. Up until the last
few days, the most overcast coolest summer
I can remember in 40 yrs here in san clemente

ELINVESTIG8R - 8-12-2010 at 10:07 AM




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surfer jim - 8-12-2010 at 10:29 AM

Have there been any named depressions or storms this year off Baja?

Mexitron - 8-12-2010 at 10:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Off shore fishing in San Diego is some 59
degree water. Coolest July on record
in 120 yrs. in So cal. Temps seem to be
off 7 degrees or so. Up until the last
few days, the most overcast coolest summer
I can remember in 40 yrs here in san clemente


I remember the last strong La Nina in San Clemente(1999-ish)...couldn't sit outside in the summer evening without a sweater and the ocean was low 60s...brrr.

I'd be happy to share the sweltering weather we've had in fort worth since May 15th---over 90 everyday except for a few thunderstorms to cool it down temporarily.

bajajudy - 8-12-2010 at 10:46 AM

the last one was Estelle, last week
none have come north.

monoloco - 8-12-2010 at 01:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Global Cooling... the Ice Age is coming (again)... :o
You wouldn't be thinking that if you lived in Russia.:lol:

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by monoloco]

ElFaro - 8-12-2010 at 01:36 PM

Heard a resort owner in the East Cape report recently that the air temps that would normally be in the high 90's were averaging in the high 80's...unusually low. Water temps were reported to be averaging lower than normal. This may blunt hurricanes and send them out rather than up the coast.

BajaBlanca - 8-12-2010 at 01:44 PM

here on the pacific side in La Bocana, last month was unusually windy all day long. this month, we are back to normal - calm mornings and windy afternoons, temperature hovers around 70s all day long.

BCSTech - 8-12-2010 at 03:00 PM

The NHC said that the one of the lulls between named storms in the Eastern Pacific this year was one of the longest on record.

EP storms generally tend to head West until September/October when they start to turn North.

Bajahowodd - 8-12-2010 at 03:50 PM

I'm truly hoping for the best. But just remember that Hurricane Jimena didn't make landfall on Baja until September 2.

woody with a view - 8-12-2010 at 03:50 PM

pray4surf.... oct 8-18

all hail Neptune!

There's a New Name

Bajahowodd - 8-12-2010 at 04:06 PM

No more arguing over global warming or climate change.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/12/global-weirding-ext...

toneart - 8-12-2010 at 04:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
No more arguing over global warming or climate change.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/12/global-weirding-ext...


I have been trying to ignore them.:rolleyes:

Anyway...Our last three Hurricanes, which flooded Mulege, have all occurred within a three day span; Aug. 31-Sept. 2. They have all been given names that start with "J"; John, Julio and Jimena.

This year it is not going to happen. The water temperature is cooler, we are only 2 1/2 weeks away, and the named storms would have to reach J before then.

So, I am canceling the annual Mulege River Brown Trout Surfing Tournament. :o This will be a real disappointment. It is much more challenging than anything the Pacific surfers have to do. One must surf from the bridge to the Sea of Cortez with their eyes and mouths closed. :barf: Oh, and goggles won't help because the surge, when it gets to the bridge, would just rip the goggles off of your face. :o:tumble:

Mick will have to hold a Doodie Dive in the calm river water though. There are indeed, many treasures to behold :light::lol:

bajabass - 8-12-2010 at 07:34 PM

I arrived in Cabo about the 24th of September, 2001. One of the first flights out of LAX after 9/11. A day and a half before Juliette destroyed the town! That was an adventure I will never forget. Keep your eyes open and plywood ready, Ma Nature has a couple good months left to play!

toneart - 8-12-2010 at 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by fishabductor
Our plywood is 75% up, going to town tomorrow for another 15 sheets. I guess I need to get the new casita some panels too as it's almost done. It gets windows and doors installed next week.


Unless you are living in your new casita, it is best to leave the window and door openings open during hurricane season...Less resistance. :light:

shari - 8-13-2010 at 08:00 AM

Summer hasnt even started here yet...usually we start getting summer weather the first week of August...but alas...the water hasnt warmed up enough to kick start summer. We still need a long sleeve t-shirt in the morning and evenings...still sleep under a blanket too....soooo...cold water=no storms....yet.
I prefer the spring conditions anyway...low 80's...but look forward to swimming in some decent warmish water soon.

Russ - 8-13-2010 at 08:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by toneart
Quote:
Originally posted by fishabductor
Our plywood is 75% up, going to town tomorrow for another 15 sheets. I guess I need to get the new casita some panels too as it's almost done. It gets windows and doors installed next week.


Unless you are living in your new casita, it is best to leave the window and door openings open during hurricane season...Less resistance. :light:


I like the idea of leaving everything open:light:
I just had new windows installed and plywood delivered yesterday. Now I have to design coverings that I can leave half the storm covers open and be able to close them fast if need be. And, thank God, only 4 sheets of 3ply to do the whole house (casita)!

comitan - 8-13-2010 at 08:46 AM

You won't see me sitting on the blow hole until the water warms up!

Eli - 8-13-2010 at 05:28 PM

No how, no way, am I going to complain about the cool sleeping under a blanket weather here in Vera Cruz. This is so nice to not even need a fan. I haven't needed long sleeves yet, but I have worn my socks to bed a few evenings. I awoke this morning to the sound of gentle rain. It was sunny and warm this afternoon when I went for my walk. The rain has returned this evening. After 16 summers in So. Baja, I am enchanted not to sweat it out.