### Tijuana to Experience Near 40-Degree Temperatures in the Coming Days
**Tijuana, September 3, 2024** – Starting tomorrow, Tijuana will witness a steady rise in temperatures, approaching a scorching 40 degrees Celsius by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service (SMN), Tuesday’s temperatures are forecasted not to exceed 31 degrees during the day, dipping to around 23 degrees at night. However, Wednesday is expected to be completely sunny with a maximum of 33 degrees and wind gusts reaching up to 20 kilometers per hour.
The heat will peak on Thursday and Friday, with maximum temperatures predicted to hit 34 and 36 degrees, respectively. These temperatures could feel as hot as 38 degrees due to humidity.
As temperatures surpass 30 degrees, Tijuana’s Civil Protection advises residents to wear loose, light-colored clothing, keep children and elderly individuals hydrated, and remain vigilant for signs of heatstroke. It is also recommended to stay in shaded areas as much as possible, especially in the eastern parts of the city where temperatures tend to be higher compared to coastal areas like Playas de Tijuana.
### Tips to Avoid Heatstroke and Dehydration This Summer
1. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
2. **Wear Appropriate Clothing**: Opt for light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
3. **Seek Shade**: Stay out of direct sunlight, particularly during peak hours.
4. **Monitor Vulnerable Individuals**: Keep a check on children, elderly people, and pets to ensure they are not showing signs of heat exhaustion.
5. **Avoid Strenuous Activities**: Reduce physical exertion during the hottest parts of the day.
**Further Updates**:
1. **Traffic After Labor Day**: Long queues were reported at the border, with wait times reaching nearly 4 hours.
2. **Importance of Import Decree**: Highlighting the significance of a new decree for importing goods from third countries.
3. **Corruption Allegations**: 14 traffic inspectors were removed from the border zone for allowing motorists to cut in line.
4. **Otay 2 Checkpoint**: It’s currently not feasible to open Otay 2 checkpoint in a single direction.
5. **Currency Exchange**: Check the latest buy and sell rates for the dollar in Mexican banks.
6. **Criminal Investigation**: Two Prime Wheel employees were apprehended regarding the disappearance of Servando Salazar Cano.
7. **Clear Skies Tuesday**: Maximum temperature expected to reach 28 degrees in Tijuana.
8. **Teacher Protest**: Partial strike continues as educators protest against incomplete payment of dues.
9. **Independence Day Celebrations**: To feature Sonora Dinamita, with the event taking place at the monument to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
10. **School Closure**: Parents closed Telesecundaria 118 again due to the absence of a janitor, resulting in poor hygiene conditions leading to illnesses among students.
Stay informed and prepared for the hot weather ahead. For more updates, continue following TJGringo.com.