Hurricane Olaf (2021)

Hurricane Olaf (2021) was a Category 2 hurricane that affected the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico in September 2021. It formed from a tropical wave and gradually intensified over warm waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Olaf reached its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) on September 10, 2021, shortly before making landfall near San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur.

The hurricane brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and significant storm surge to the southern Baja California Peninsula. Widespread power outages were reported, and some infrastructure damage occurred, particularly in the Los Cabos area. While Olaf caused disruptions to tourism and daily life, the overall impact was less severe than initially feared.

Following landfall, Olaf rapidly weakened as it moved inland over the mountainous terrain of the peninsula. It eventually degenerated into a remnant low-pressure area and dissipated over the Pacific Ocean.

Despite the localized damage, no fatalities were directly attributed to Hurricane Olaf. Recovery efforts began shortly after the storm passed, with the focus on restoring power, clearing debris, and repairing damaged infrastructure.