Tropical Storm Javier (2022)

Tropical Storm Javier was a short-lived tropical storm that passed close to the Baja California peninsula. The eleventh named storm of the 2022 Pacific hurricane season, Javier originated from an area of disturbed weather not far off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico. It became organized as a tropical depression on September 1, and Strengthened into Tropical Storm Javier the next day. Javier slowly moved north-northwestward and transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone on September 4.
Though Javier never made landfall, it did cause heavy rain and rough surf to hit the Baja California peninsula. Overall damage from Javier was minimal and no casualties were reported.
Meteorological history
On August 29, An area of disturbed weather formed off the coast of Mexico, south of Acapulco, Guerrero. That same day, an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms flared up within a tropical wave located nearby to its west. Within this latter area there developed a broad area of low pressure on August 31. By 21:00 UTC on September 1, the low had become sufficiently organized to be classified as Tropical Depression Eleven. By 9:00 UTC the next morning, deep convection had developed in the western half of the depression, resulting in it intensifying into Tropical Storm Javier, though surface circulation was still elongated. Despite its broad organization, Javier was able to intensify some late on September 2, attaining its peak intensity of 50 mph (85 km/h), while located 210 mi (340 km) west of the southern top of the Baja California peninsula. On September 3, Javier began to weaken as it passed into colder waters. At 9:00 UTC on September 4, Javier transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone while moving west-northwestward out to sea.
Preparations and impact
Tropical storm watches were issued along both the east and west coasts of the Baja California peninsula in the state of Baja California Sur on September 2. Many schools in the state were closed, and temporary shelters were opened up in Los Cabos. Also, due to wind gusts of and waves of near , authorities closed the port of Los Cabos. The ports of La Paz and Mulegé were also closed on account of high waves stirred up by the storm.
Baja California Sur experienced heavy rain and gusty winds as Javier passed offshore. The effects of the storm there were minimal. Some roads were closed in a few locations due to washouts and landslides. There were also some isolated temporary power outages. No fatalities were reported.<ref name="Sudcalifornianio"/>

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