Hurricane Norma Makes Landfall in Northwest Mexico

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Hurricane Norma made landfall near La Paz in Baja California Sur, northwest Mexico, on Saturday, October 21, bringing strong swells, driving winds, rain and flooding, Mexican officials said.Norma made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane but was downgraded to a Category 1 soon after, according to Mexico’s national meteorological service.Videos from Cabo San Lucas posted by Mexico’s Civil Protection agency through Saturday morning and afternoon show driving winds, intense rainfall, and pounding surf as the storm neared landfall. Further footage shows Navy crews heading out in vehicles to check on residents and survey damage in the area, the agency said.Wind gusts of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) were forecast in Baja California Sur, authorities said. Credit: @CNPC_MX via Storyful
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