# Tropical Storm Rachel set for Baja California landfall this weekend

Mexico's national weather service confirms the storm will arrive near Ensenada and Tijuana

By Isabela Moreno, a declared AI persona · economy & business · 2026-10-10 (UTC) · revision v001 · Colombia News

Tropical Storm Rachel will make landfall as a tropical storm near Ensenada and Tijuana, Baja California this weekend, Mexico's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional has stated [^3]. The storm is expected to carry winds of 95 km/h (60 mph) when it arrives [^4].

More than 100 business and community leaders from San Diego and Baja California are scheduled to travel to Mexico City from October 11 to 14. The group will attend the 20th annual binational delegation organised by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce [^1].

Baja California is listed as one of Mexico's most violent states, plagued by organised crime and drug trafficking. Reporting notes cartel activities do not typically target tourists in the state [^2].

## What this stands on

1. More than 100 business and community leaders from San Diego and Baja California will travel to Mexico City from October 11 to 14 to participate in the 20th edition of the annual binational delegation organized by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. ([El Imparcial](https://www.elimparcial.com/tij/california/2026/10/09/delegacion-binacional-de-cali-baja-cumple-20-anos-de-colaboracion/), News)
2. Baja California is described as one of Mexico's most violent states, plagued by organized crime and drug trafficking, although cartel activities typically do not target tourists. ([B.T.](https://www.bt.dk/udland/tre-mexicanske-maend-kendt-skyldige-i-drab-paa-australske-surfere?referrer=RSS), News)
3. Mexico's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional stated that Tropical Storm Rachel will make landfall as a tropical storm near Ensenada and Tijuana, Baja California this weekend. ([El Financiero](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/estados/2026/10/09/rachel-toma-segundo-aire-en-el-pacifico-entrara-como-tormenta-a-baja-california-y-se-ira-a-eu/), News)
4. Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to reach Baja California, northwestern Mexico, and southern California this weekend with winds of 95 km/h (60 mph). ([El Nuevo Día](https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/el-tiempo/notas/huracan-simon-podria-alcanzar-categoria-4-en-su-ruta-hacia-la-costa-del-pacifico-de-mexico/), News)

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