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Hurricane Season

Puerto Vallarta Hurricane Season Guide

Prepare for hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta with guides to storm risks, rainy season, supplies, alerts, flooding, and what residents should know.

Hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta does not mean daily danger, but it does require basic preparation. Heavy rain, flooding, power outages, beach closures, and changing storm forecasts can affect daily life, especially for new residents who have never lived through a Pacific storm season. This section explains what to expect, how to prepare, and where to watch for reliable local updates.

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Hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta
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Hurricane Categories Show Only Part of Puerto Vallarta Risk

Hurricane categories rate wind alone. See how rain, rivers, storm surge and waves create separate...
street flooding

Why Some Puerto Vallarta Streets Flood Before Others

Puerto Vallarta’s slopes, street grades, drains, channels and coastal outlets explain why flooding can stop...

Puerto Vallarta Hurricane Season Guide

Puerto Vallarta hurricane season runs May 15 to Nov. 30. Here’s what residents and visitors...

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Rachel halts small-boat departures in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta halted small-boat navigation at 4 p.m. Sept. 30 across three coastal municipalities as...
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Rachel moves away but Vallarta still faces rain and surf

Rachel moves offshore Wednesday, but Puerto Vallarta still faces rain and surf risks as officials...
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Rachel Strengthens as Jalisco Coast Faces New Alert

Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened Monday as Jalisco expanded coastal alerts, while Puerto Vallarta faced renewed...