Los Cabos flash flooding from Vance rain band; Saturday partly cloudy

Arroyos ran fast Friday across Los Cabos. Officials ask people to stay where they are safe, while Saturday looks partly cloudy with only a trace of rain.

By the Lobo Los Cabos newsroom · Friday, October 30 · Watch the show

Flash flooding across Los Cabos

Los Cabos is taking stock tonight after a rain band from what is left of Vance moved through Friday, reaching Cabo San Lucas around 10 AM and San José del Cabo around 11 AM. Water rose fast across the municipality.

The Aguajitos, Santa Rosa and Costa Azul arroyos ran with currents too strong to cross, and the Ayuntamiento closed the Aguajitos crossing. HOY BCS reports arroyo currents carried off cars, motorcycles and even people. Local media report vehicles were pushed out to Costa Azul beach and into the sea. Authorities have not released any count of damage, injuries or rescues.

Downtown San José was hit hard around IMSS clinic number 6, with Calle Miguel Hidalgo flooded, according to Meganoticias and BCS Noticias. Flooding was also reported in Miraflores, Santiago and La Ribera.

Rainfall and school closures

The SMN forecast 50 to 79 millimeters of rain today for southern Baja California Sur. That follows about 60 millimeters on Tuesday night, about double a normal October.

The San José fire department says the emergency system is saturated with rescues and evacuations, and asks everyone to avoid all non-essential trips and stay where they are safe until the water goes down. The State Civil Protection Council suspended classes this afternoon at all schools, public and private, daycares included. Parents should watch official channels for word on Monday.

Safety tonight

Never drive, walk or ride through moving water. Stay away from arroyos, vados and low spots, because water rises fast even when it is not raining where you are. Turn around at flooded roads, and keep kids and pets out of floodwater.

If water is rising where you are, get to higher ground and follow Protección Civil. In an emergency, call 911.

Tomorrow's weather

Tonight is partly cloudy with no rain in the forecast. Sunset was at 5:42 PM, with 77°F (25°C) at 6 PM, 74°F (23°C) by midnight and a low of 71°F (22°C).

Saturday, October 31, brings partly cloudy skies, a high of 84°F (29°C), a low of 71°F (22°C), a light south-southeast breeze around 7 mph and just a trace of rain. Water temperature is 87°F (31°C). Sunday and Monday stay partly cloudy with highs around 86°F (30°C).

Peso check

Market rates as of today: a U.S. dollar buys about 18.9 pesos and a Canadian dollar about 13.5. Shops and exchange houses in town usually give a bit less, so check first.

Fishing

Daliken Sportfishing says the tuna bite is still the main show, mostly 20 to 40 pounders with some 60 to 80, while wahoo and sailfish are starting to show. Lands End has Cabo water at 88°F (31°C).

At Gordo Banks, Captain Chuy and client Darryl pulled up a 99-pound grouper. Darryl came back for another and landed one at 55 pounds.

Qué Pasa Cabo

Día de Muertos celebrations start tomorrow on Playa El Médano and run through Tuesday. The Copa Presidente Marlini registers tomorrow and fishes Sunday. Baja 1000 week starts in 10 days. Check with organizers for any weather changes.

The tropics are quiet tonight, with no systems for the National Hurricane Center to watch.

Written from public weather, marine and hurricane data and the organizers' own reports. Surf numbers are offshore model readings, not breaking waves. For official alerts, follow Protección Civil Los Cabos. Got something happening? Tell Lobo.