Tijuana Thursday Weather Update

Rise and shine, Tijuana! Clouds will give way to a sunny Thursday with westerly winds. Expect highs of 25°C and a cool start, scattered clouds in the morning. TJGringo.com keeps you informed.

### Start Your Thursday with Cloudy Skies; Expected to Clear Up During the Day

**Tijuana, Baja California** – Residents of Tijuana will kick off their Thursday under cloudy skies, which are expected to clear up as the day progresses. According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the city will experience westerly winds blowing at speeds between 15 to 25 km/h.

The forecast predicts a maximum temperature of 25°C and a minimum of 17°C tonight. The morning will start with scattered clouds, creating a cool to moderate atmosphere with fog banks along Baja California’s western coast and the northwestern region of Baja California Sur. By afternoon, temperatures will rise to warm to hot levels, especially in northeastern Baja California and central Baja California Sur.

The weather will feature partly cloudy skies with intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms in Baja California Sur, along with isolated showers in parts of Baja California. The winds from the west and northwest will range between 10 to 25 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 40 to 60 km/h.

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Other local headlines include upcoming administrative changes and community updates. Tijuana officials ensure that the Risk Atlas will be completed before the current administration ends. Meanwhile, changes are slated for Fire Station 1, moving it from Parque de la Cacho to a new location yet to be determined. Local police have been reported to charge drivers $40 to cut in line at the border crossing, prompting official warnings about “blind mules” – people unknowingly transporting illegal items across the border.

In transport news, the partially opened Elevated Viaduct and its implications for traffic have sparked debates. Teachers continue to protest, blocking SENTRI lanes at the San Ysidro checkpoint, over dissatisfaction with union leaders’ agreements to resume classes.

**Celebrity Spotlight**

Marking eight years since the passing of iconic singer Juan Gabriel, fans are reminded of the heartfelt song he dedicated to Tijuana, shedding light on the artist’s deep connection to the city.

**Border Crossing Updates**

This year has seen a rise in irregular border crossings from the San Diego sector, surpassing 2023’s figures. Luis Miranda has spoken about the extended reach of the CBP One application, available throughout Mexico from August 23, aiding people in mobility contexts.

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