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The storm is expected to strengthen in the next 24 hours and
heavy rain up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) was forecast for
portions of the peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in
Miami said.
The weather agency warned of the risk of life-threatening flash
floods and mudslides for the area, especially in higher terrain.
Lorena was centered Wednesday about 120 miles (195 kilometers)
south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The storm had maximum
sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) and was moving northwest at
14 mph (22 kph).
Those living in southwestern Mexico and the Baja California
peninsula were urged to monitor the progress of the storm.
Lorena's track was still uncertain and it was not known if it
would eventually make landfall in Baja California or continue
moving over cooler waters in the Pacific Ocean.
Forecasters said Lorena should weaken to a tropical storm by
Friday.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Kiko was still a Category 2 storm with
winds of 105 mph (169 kph) as it traveled west over open waters
of the Pacific about 1,700 miles (2,735 kilometers) east of
Hilo, Hawaii, the hurricane center said.
No watches or warnings were associated with Kiko, and there were
no hazards affecting land, forecasters said.
Steady strengthening was expected and Kiko could become a major
hurricane by Wednesday.
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