Tropical Storm Julio formed in the Pacific Ocean early Tuesday morning, becoming the latest named storm to spin up off Mexico’s coast. While the system poses no direct threat to Baja California Sur, local officials are monitoring for possible swells and beach conditions.
The National Meteorological Service reported that Tropical Depression Ten-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Julio around dawn on August 25. The storm is currently located approximately 815 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, moving on a track that keeps it well away from the peninsula.
Storm Details and Track
According to Conagua, Julio is packing maximum sustained winds of 47 mph with gusts reaching 59 mph. The storm’s current distance and projected path mean it does not represent a danger to Mexican coastlines at this time.
Julio is the second active tropical storm in the Pacific basin this week. Tropical Storm Iselle, which formed days earlier, remains about 660 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas with stronger winds of 68 mph and gusts to 87 mph. The two systems are relatively close together in the open Pacific but moving on parallel tracks away from the mainland.
What Residents Should Know
Though neither storm threatens landfall, Julio could generate swells that reach Baja Sur’s Pacific beaches over the coming days. Residents and visitors should watch for red flag warnings from Protección Civil and the Capitanía de Puerto, especially at west-facing beaches.
Rough surf and strong rip currents are possible even when storms remain hundreds of miles offshore. Swimmers, surfers and boaters should check local conditions before heading out and follow any advisories posted by harbor authorities.
Previous Pacific storms this season have passed well south or west of the peninsula without causing significant impacts beyond elevated swells and brief rain showers in some areas.
What’s Next
Officials will continue monitoring Julio’s track and intensity over the next several days. Forecast models suggest the storm will weaken as it moves farther into cooler waters west of the Baja Peninsula.
Visitors planning beach activities should stay updated through local news and official channels. The National Meteorological Service provides regular updates on all active tropical systems at smn.conagua.gob.mx.
