Hurricane John (Mexico) Update

Hurricane John continues to move toward the Baja Peninsula on 1 September 2006. According to meteorologists at Wilkens Weather Technologies, John has strengthened to a Category 3 storm. At 0800 UTC, it was located at 21.8°N, 108.8°W, which is approximately 100 mi/161 km southeast of Baja. The storm is moving northwest at 10 mph/8.6 kt and has winds of 115 mph/100 kt. John is expected to bring heavy rains and strong waves, and landslides are expected to occur. Hundreds of tourists have evacuated the Baja Peninsula and long lines have been reported at Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD/SJD) as travelers attempt to evacuate. More than 10,000 local residents have been evacuated from the area.