The National Weather Service (SMN), an extension of the National Water Commission (Conagua), has issued an important warning regarding the weather conditions expected today. Heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures are anticipated in various regions of the country due to the interaction of several meteorological phenomena, including the Mexican monsoon, Tropical Storm No. 15, and a potential low-pressure system with the potential for cyclonic development.
The displacement of the Tropical Storm No. 15, which extends over central, southern, and western Mexico, will be the main contributor to the rainy season affecting a large part of the national territory, the SMN warns.
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Additionally, very heavy rainfall is expected in Morelos, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico, as well as heavy rainfall in Tlaxcala. All these precipitations will be accompanied by electrical discharges, strong gusts of wind, and the possible fall of hail, which could cause flooding, landslides, and damage in urban and rural areas.
MEXICAN MONSOON AND RAINS IN THE NORTHEAST OF THE COUNTRY
For its part, the Mexican monsoon will continue to affect northwestern Mexico, generating very heavy rainfall in Sinaloa, as well as heavy rainfall in Sonora, Durango, and Chihuahua. In Baja California, intervals of showers are expected that could be accompanied by electrical discharges and hail in mountainous areas. These rains are particularly important in arid regions, where rainfall is often scarce and can have a significant impact on the environment.
LOW PRESSURE WITH CYCLONIC POTENTIAL IN THE PACIFIC
Another crucial factor that will contribute to adverse weather conditions is a low-pressure zone located off the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, which has a potential for cyclonic development. Although a tropical cyclone has not yet formed, low pressure is generating a constant flow of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, intensifying rainfall in the aforementioned regions. This phenomenon could evolve in the coming days, which would require constant monitoring by authorities and the population.
RAINFALL FORECAST FOR THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC
Very heavy rainfall with intense points (75 to 150 mm): Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
Heavy rainfall with very heavy rainfall (50 to 75 mm): Sinaloa, Nayarit, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, and Campeche.
Intervals of showers with heavy rain (25 to 50 mm): Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
Intervals of showers (5 to 25 mm): Baja California, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, and Guanajuato.
Isolated showers (0.1 to 5 mm): Baja California Sur, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Aguascalientes.
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES IN MEXICO
Maximum temperatures of 40 to 45 °C: Baja California, Sonora, Sinaloa, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Campeche.
Maximum temperatures of 35 to 40 °C: Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Durango, Tabasco, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo.
Maximum temperatures of 30 to 35 °C: Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Puebla (southwest), Veracruz, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
The SMN and Conagua urge the population to take precautions> in the face of these weather conditions, especially in areas where heavy rain is forecast. It is essential to stay informed through official channels, avoid crossing swollen rivers or streams, and follow the instructions of Civil Defense. Local authorities are also advised to be prepared to activate emergency protocols if necessary.
As for the regions affected by high temperatures, it is vital that the population avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, stay hydrated, and pay special attention to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and the chronically ill.