Hurricane Tracker Baja California
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for Baja California and the northern Pacific coast.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current hurricanes near Baja California
Baja California is the northern half of the Baja California Peninsula, next to California in the United States. Tijuana lies on the border with the United States. This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near Baja California, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near Baja California.
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How RainViewer shows storms
Mexico's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional publishes the official weather warnings and storm information for Baja California. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
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When is hurricane season in Baja California?
Hurricane season in Baja California runs from 15 May to 30 November. The peak comes in late August and is less pronounced than in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the National Hurricane Center gives it a name. It becomes a hurricane when its winds reach hurricane strength.
Sea temperatures around Baja California are highest in late summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Storms often form in the warm water off the south-west coast of Mexico and move west or north-west. Storms reach Baja California from the south over the Pacific Ocean, and many weaken over cooler water first.
Past hurricanes in Baja California
Storms that affect Baja California can come from the Pacific Ocean. The National Hurricane Center covers the eastern Pacific basin, which lies off the Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America. The list below shows past hurricanes and tropical storms that affected Baja California and the northern Pacific coast, newest first, while storms near Baja California Sur and Sonora are listed on their own pages.
- Track
RACHELCategory 3 Hurricane
- Peak wind
- 194 km/h
- Season
- 2026
- Track
POLOCategory 5 Hurricane
- Peak wind
- 287 km/h
- Season
- 2026
Storms in other Mexican states
Baja California is one of the Mexican states with its own hurricane tracker. See current and past storms near Baja California Sur and Sonora on their pages, or open the Mexico page.
Hurricane categories at a glance
Tropical Depression (<39 mph)
Rain and gusty wind, no hurricane classification yet.
Tropical Storm (39-73 mph)
Heavy rain, coastal flooding, fallen branches.
Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph)
Roof and cladding damage, fallen trees, power cuts.
Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph)
Major roof damage, trees snapped, prolonged power cuts.
Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph)
Structural damage to homes, water and power loss for days.
Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph)
Severe structural damage, long-term power and water loss.
Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher)
Total roof failure and wall collapse, area uninhabitable for weeks.
FAQ
Where can I see current hurricanes near Baja California?
The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Baja California, and the list under the map names each active storm near Baja California. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Baja California are listed further down the page.
When is hurricane season in Baja California, and which months are busiest?
Hurricane season in Baja California runs from 15 May to 30 November in the eastern Pacific, and the peak comes in late August, according to the National Hurricane Center. The eastern Pacific peak is less pronounced than the Atlantic peak. Storms reach Baja California from the south over the Pacific Ocean, and many weaken over cooler water first.
Which official source issues hurricane warnings for Baja California?
Mexico’s Servicio Meteorológico Nacional publishes the official weather warnings for Baja California, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) publishes forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the eastern Pacific basin. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The NHC is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Baja California map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for Baja California?
RainViewer shows rain radar for Baja California, and the Baja California weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
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