Heavy Rains Expected in Five States
Intense:
- Durango
- Sinaloa
- Nayarit
Very Strong:
- Chihuahua
- Sonora
Post-Erick Weather Update
The National Meteorological Service (SMN), under the National Water Commission (Conagua), has reported that heavy rainfall will persist across much of Mexico following the passage of storm Erick.
The SMN has also warned about the possibility of dust storms, or “tilingas,” in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, and Coahuila. In Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and the Veracruz coastline, strong winds of 40 to 60 km/h are expected, with possible dust storms in Baja California Sur.
Warm Weather Continues
Despite the heavy rains, the SMN has indicated that very hot to extreme hot conditions will continue in northwestern states. Furthermore, winds of 30 to 40 km/h are anticipated, with gusts reaching 50 to 70 km/h in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the National Meteorological Service (SMN)? The SMN is a Mexican governmental organization responsible for providing weather forecasts and warnings to the public, operating under the National Water Commission (Conagua).
- Which states are expected to experience intense rainfall? Durango, Sinaloa, and Nayarit are projected to face intense rainfall, while Chihuahua and Sonora will experience very strong downpours.
- What additional weather phenomena are expected? There is a possibility of dust storms, or “tilingas,” in several northern states. Strong winds are also forecast for the north-central region of Mexico.
- How will temperatures be affected? Despite the heavy rains, very hot to extreme hot conditions will persist in northwestern Mexico. Strong winds are also expected in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
