Are you concerned about the growing frequency and impact of tropical storms like Hurricane Lorena?
Hurricane Lorena Threatens Mexico's Baja Coast as U.S. Southwest Braces for Flash Flooding
Hurricane Lorena, which began as a tropical storm in the Pacific, has intensified into a Category 1 storm with winds around 80 mph. As of September 3, 2025, it’s tracking along Mexico’s Baja California coast, threatening to make landfall as a tropical storm by the weekend. The storm is bringing up to 15 inches of rain to the region, raising fears of flash floods and landslides. Though not expected to directly strike the U.S., Lorena’s remnants will likely impact the American Southwest, especially Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas, where flood watches are being issued. The National Weather Service has flagged a Level 1 rain threat in Texas and “First Alert Days†in Phoenix due to enhanced monsoonal activity. The event raises broader concerns about the intensification of tropical weather systems and their reach beyond coastlines.
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- Yes, it's part of worsening climate trends
- No, it's seasonal and expected
- Somewhat concerned
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