Headed down there next month, hoping everything is as good as it can be.Marla Daily - 9-15-2014 at 10:01 PM
There is one photo that came through from La Mision Hotel webcam. The malecon is underwater.sargentodiaz - 9-16-2014 at 11:34 AM
They are NOT hurricanes. They are cyclones!Bruce R Leech - 9-16-2014 at 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by sargentodiaz
They are NOT hurricanes. They are cyclones!
I think Odile is bothJanzie - 9-16-2014 at 11:48 AM
Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places. In the
Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term “hurricane” is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Pacific is called a “typhoon” and
“cyclones” occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Note: "Northeast Pacific" = BajaBruce R Leech - 9-16-2014 at 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Janzie
Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places. In the
Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term “hurricane” is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Pacific is called a “typhoon” and
“cyclones” occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.
That is a very interesting picture! It is dated Sept 15 at about 3 in the afternoon, the weather report below the picture says 90 degrees and partly
cloudy. A neighbor called me yesterday an hour or so later than that image. Her cell phone was still charged, and she was going stir crazy in the
storm. We both live in colonia centro, about 5 blocks in from the malecon. The wind and rain were forceful and terrifying. A tree had blown down
and was on the power or phone line to her house, I don't remember which. The street was flooded, she was staying far from her windows, hoping they
didn't blow in. She was happy to talk to a person, as her cats didn't respond much to conversation. Of course she couldn't venture out looking for
company and checking on neighbors. We talked for about 10 minutes, and decided that she should save her charge, as there was no electricity, phone or
internet. The rain had been pouring since before daylight, and she said the hardest part was not knowing when it might end. If she knew how many
hours it would go on it would be more bearable.
I should have reported the call earlier, but it didn't say anything we didn't already know about what was happening there, and I thought of it as a
personal conversation.
So it is nice to see that they were faring well down at Ensenada Blanca. The resort is an enchanted place, and I hope they continue to enjoy the
clear unmuddied water in the pools, and the soft cloudy skies.Loretana - 9-16-2014 at 07:15 PM
Thank you, Paula. You are the voice of reason this evening.
I really enjoyed my visit to Ensenada Blanca, as well.
Saludos.windgrrl - 9-16-2014 at 07:31 PM
[Edited on 9-17-2014 by windgrrl]wakemall - 9-16-2014 at 07:53 PM
Thank you Paula.Marla Daily - 9-16-2014 at 08:26 PM
The picture looks like the highway south of Loreto where the road to Villas del Palmar goes down the arroyo to their drive into the resort. Bet they
have stranded guests!TLBaja79 - 9-16-2014 at 08:59 PM
Thanks for the updates
I may drive down in about a month or so. I'll inquire later if there are charitable items or causes I can help bring stuff to. I'm sure there are
some people in tough spots right now.CarlosAK - 9-16-2014 at 11:21 PM
Here is a link to my Facebook page driving down the Malecon in Loreto. (Hope this works)
Thanks for the information. Looking for information about a boat in Puerto Escondido named "Manta" with Terry and Dawn aboard that was damaged but
repairable. Thanksjoel - 9-17-2014 at 07:35 AM
This is NOT Highway 1. This is the road south of San Juanico on the Pacific Side. This is the closest arroyo to town and typically flows less than the
arroyos that are to the south (and unreachable at this point).
Originally posted by rzitren
Thanks for the information. Looking for information about a boat in Puerto Escondido named "Manta" with Terry and Dawn aboard that was damaged but
repairable. Thanks
Latitude 38 reports that Manta was holed but repairable. You can read the story at their website. It's the first piece of real journalism I've read
about the storm.
Originally posted by joel
This is NOT Highway 1. This is the road south of San Juanico on the Pacific Side. This is the closest arroyo to town and typically flows less than the
arroyos that are to the south (and unreachable at this point).
Unless the Sierra Giganta has moved to the west coast the picture is of an arroyo crossing between Loreto and Ligui and not a bridge.
Quote:
Originally posted by joel
This is NOT Highway 1. This is the road south of San Juanico on the Pacific Side. This is the closest arroyo to town and typically flows less than the
arroyos that are to the south (and unreachable at this point).
Originally posted by STARBAJA
Unless the Sierra Giganta has moved to the west coast the picture is of an arroyo crossing between Loreto and Ligui and not a bridge.
Quote:
Originally posted by joel
This is NOT Highway 1. This is the road south of San Juanico on the Pacific Side. This is the closest arroyo to town and typically flows less than the
arroyos that are to the south (and unreachable at this point).
Originally posted by STARBAJA
Unless the Sierra Giganta has moved to the west coast the picture is of an arroyo crossing between Loreto and Ligui and not a bridge.
Quote:
Originally posted by joel
This is NOT Highway 1. This is the road south of San Juanico on the Pacific Side. This is the closest arroyo to town and typically flows less than the
arroyos that are to the south (and unreachable at this point).
Power in town is on and internet is on, phone lines still not working. The malacon has been cleaned up already .Pebbles - 9-17-2014 at 01:12 PM
Just had a long call with Rick my plumber in Loreto. My wife is doing fine. Electricity is starting to come back. In his opinion this hurricane not as
bad as 2008 in that it did knock down as many electrical towers between Constitucion and Loreto. Information is very limited and he was more
interested about Polo forecast. Rumor there is Polo will be bigger than Odile.David K - 9-17-2014 at 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by CarlosAK
Here is a link to my Facebook page driving down the Malecon in Loreto. (Hope this works)
Great video showing the storm surge in Loreto... hope the Malecon grass likes sea water (and your truck frame, too)!
Odile/Loreto
Raven - 9-17-2014 at 04:22 PM
Has anyone heard how bad it is in Loreto?
Loreto
tehag - 9-17-2014 at 04:33 PM
Tuesday morning on the malecón. Lots of tossed boulders, broken glass, lifted roofing, downed wires, debris. No injuries that I'm aware of. Cleanup is
underway.
All of the rocks and other debris were off this street and it was traffic normal by 9AM. Loretanos land on their feet.
[Edited on 9-17-2014 by tehag]bazinga - 9-17-2014 at 05:01 PM
It's not bad at all, power and internet back on, very little flooding. The damage seems to be mostly limited to downed trees and power poles. City
services is to be given high praise for quick action in getting things back to normal.wakemall - 9-17-2014 at 05:29 PM
Thank you for the pictures and updateLoretana - 9-17-2014 at 07:31 PM
Muchisima gracias! Wakemall....
Looks like everybody just "hunkered down"... but my best buddy Julie who was at home in Loreto said "it sounded like a freight train" (the 100+ mile
an hour winds, that is!!) CHINGAO!!
Oops. Thank you very much Tehag. Do I know you?
[Edited on 9-18-2014 by Loretana]ecomujeres - 9-17-2014 at 10:50 PM
Facebook people can find some more information on this page:
Hola,, Myself am keeping my "traffic down to the min. here" but one has to think of ALL those power poles that are down....All over ARE Beloved Baja
!! those have to be trucked down from the EU and that will take a lot of time !! Looks like there was very ,very few deaths in this !!! that's a good
start !! IMO...K&TEdZeranski - 9-18-2014 at 08:33 AM
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Originally posted by tehag
Tuesday morning on the malecón. Lots of tossed boulders, broken glass, lifted roofing, downed wires, debris. No injuries that I'm aware of. Cleanup is
underway.
Augie's roof already leaked.
EdZgallesram - 9-18-2014 at 12:06 PM
I spoke with Wendy this morning at the storage facility by the airport; no damage and the facility is fine. The Loreto airport is open and
AereoCalafia is operating normal flights between TJ & Loreto next week. The Hotel Mision on the Malecon is set to re-open on Monday if not
sooner. Sounds like things are getting back to normal there which is great news.Pebbles - 9-18-2014 at 12:27 PM
Jan has internet and Vonage. Life is goodLee - 9-18-2014 at 09:11 PM
In touch with Coco Cabanas (minor damage) and sounds like Loreto is back to normal.
