Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Genevieve approaches Mexico’s Baja as Category 3 hurricane

Powerful Hurricane Genevieve approached Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on Wednesday, threatening to bring tropical storm force winds to parts of the touristy region even if its center wasn’t likely to hit land.

The Category 3 storm is expected to pass near the southern portion of the peninsula on Wednesday night and Thursday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

High surf had already claimed two lives. Police in Cabo San Lucas said a 15-year-girl was trapped by a large wave and an adult tried to save her on Tuesday. Both . . .

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