🌪️ Storm Season Novela – Episode #12: Henriette & Ivo

I think newly formed Ivo is smitten with Henriette.

Unfortunately, it’s a long-distance love story. Ivo is roughly 385 miles southeast of Cabo San Lucas, while Henriette is more than 1,700 miles away from us … and not even remotely interested.

But it doesn’t matter to Tropical Storm Ivo that Henriette is more than 2,000 miles away on her dreamy quest for Chi Chis (an adult beverage like a Piña Colada but with tequila instead of rum, plus orange liqueur and sometimes grenadine). She’s got her sights set on sipping something tropical while receiving a flower lei … even though she’s totally off course and heading into the Central Pacific. No lei for you, Henriette. But I digress.

This is about Ivo.

Yes, he’s speeding along near the Mexican coastline at 21 mph on a northwest heading. And yes, he may even become a hurricane tomorrow. But once he realizes Henriette’s not just “not that into him” — she’s switching ocean basins entirely … we expect heartbreak to follow.

Like, literal heartbreak. Ivo may fall into a depression. A tropical one. 😔🌊

Meanwhile, down here on the Baja Peninsula, we’re wondering whether we’ll get any much-needed rain or just more humidity and big swells. Let’s not get started on debates over dew point, heat index, or who’s got the worst AC bill. (Spoiler: it’s probably you.)

The question now is whether Ivo decides to slow his roll and bulk up, or if he stays tiny-ish and in a hurry to fizzle out.

One thing’s for sure: Ivo’s size doesn’t matter when it comes to bringing big swells to our coastline. Regardless of whether he gifts us with actual weather, the waves are on their way.

As of now, we’re only getting official updates every six hours unless any part of the Mexican coast falls under a storm watch or warning. Then they’ll switch to every three hours.

🌧️ The Nerdy Stuff – a.k.a. What You Should Know if You Live in or Near Cabo

🌀 As of 3 PM CST (August 7, 2025):

Tropical Storm Ivo was located about 385 miles southeast of the southern tip of Baja California.

Max winds: 60 mph

Movement: NW at 21 mph

Forecast: Strengthening expected — Ivo may briefly become a hurricane by Friday.

Closest approach to Cabo: Within the next 12–18 hours, but still offshore.

🌊 What does this mean for Cabo San Lucas?

Expect rough surf and larger swells starting tonight or tomorrow — great for surfers, not so great for swimmers. Though there is a chance for beach closures.

Some humidity, but at the moment, no direct impact expected.

The bulk of rain and outer bands are likely staying south/southeast — mainland Mexico (especially Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima) may see up to 6 inches of rain and possible flash flooding.

No watches or warnings for Baja California Sur as of now.

Should that change, I’ll update if I’m awake and motivated … or if things get spicy enough to interrupt the novela nap schedule. 🌪️💅

Until then, Ivo can chase Henriette all he wants… but she’s moving on, and he’ll just have to swirl and sulk in his feelings.

Stay hydrated, stay chill, and stay tuned.

– Reporting from the humidity bunker in Cabo San Lucas 💁‍♀️

xoxo,

Live Cabo Radio

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