**Clear Skies Forecasted for Tijuana This Friday**
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the border city of Tijuana is expected to experience clear skies throughout the day, with conditions improving as the day progresses from an initially overcast morning. The National Weather Service predicts light westerly winds ranging from 5 to 10 km/h. The temperature is set to reach a daytime high of 18°C and drop to a low of 11°C at night. While the region will see partially cloudy skies during the day, there is no forecast of rain.
Morning hours may bring scattered fog patches, creating a chilly start across the peninsula and extremely cold conditions with frost in the mountainous areas of Baja California. In the afternoon, the weather will be mild in Baja California and warmer in Baja California Sur. Northerly to northwesterly winds of 10 to 20 km/h are expected, with gusts reaching 40 to 60 km/h in parts of Baja California.
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In other local news, weather patterns in the region have been relatively stable, with only minor seismic activity recorded recently. A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Playas de Rosarito, but it was barely felt in Tijuana. As a precautionary measure, authorities evacuated over 700 individuals from a government building.
Additionally, local initiatives are underway to promote community safety and readiness. Efforts include the implementation of roadside alcohol testing in Tecate as part of the “Safe December” operation, and new crime prevention programs are being rolled out at local high schools in Tijuana to enhance security and awareness among students.
Meanwhile, public health concerns remain a priority, with Baja California identified as having the highest incidence of tuberculosis in the country, reporting around 2,000 cases annually, leading to approximately 300 deaths each year. Local shelters have observed a slight increase in transient populations, driven by violence in neighboring regions and the quest for asylum in the U.S.
Lastly, Tecate’s local government is actively negotiating a significant debt settlement of 1.4 billion pesos owed to Issstecali, the state healthcare system, highlighting ongoing financial challenges and community-focused solutions.