Free and Sovereign State of Baja California, Mexico — the northwesternmost federal entity.
El Niño has strengthened and is forecast to reach the strongest category by fall, bringing droughts, heavy rains, heat waves, and shifts in hurricane activity. Forecasts indicate the event will influence global weather patterns this fall and winter, with warnings of significant regional impacts.
Toyota has announced a major expansion of its San Antonio manufacturing campus, adding a second assembly line and a new axle plant, boosting capacity and jobs as part of a $10 billion U.S. investment through 2030. The move follows a decision to shift Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas, while continuing some Mexican operations.
The National Hurricane Center reports that Elida has intensified from a tropical depression to a hurricane forecast, with center located about 565 miles south-southwest of Baja California. Winds are near 40 mph and strengthening is expected to reach its peak by Friday; no watches are in place.