Overview
- Mexico’s meteorological service forecasts Cold Front 14 entering the northwest overnight into Saturday, with rain intensifying, wind gusts up to 60–70 km/h and a marked cooldown in Baja California and Sonora.
- Conagua and the National Civil Protection agency issued public alerts and safety guidance as models highlight intense rainfall in the south of Quintana Roo (75–150 mm) and flooding, landslide and overflow risks in vulnerable areas.
- Protection Civil Tijuana reports rain already underway with periods likely to persist for up to five days and a chance of thunderstorms, urging residents to clear drains, prepare emergency kits and follow municipal instructions.
- Across the border, the Coachella Valley is under a flood alert with 0.75–1.50 inches of rain possible, thunderstorms and evacuation orders in recent burn areas, along with gusty winds as the storm moves through.
- SMN projects mountain lows down to −15 to −10 °C in parts of Baja California, Chihuahua and Durango with possible snow or freezing rain in ranges of Baja California and Sonora, plus coastal waves up to 3 meters and strong Tehuantepec winds; a second front is expected to approach Monday night.