Introduction and Overview
Despite the center of Tropical Depression Two being located 160 kilometers east-northeast of Veracruz, Ver., and 340 kilometers east-southeast of Tuxpan, its effects are already being felt in northeast Mexico. The system has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h, gusts up to 65 km/h, and is moving west-northwest at 11 km/h.
According to the National Water Commission (Conagua), this phenomenon will bring heavy rainfall to Nuevo León and northern Tamaulipas on Sunday, with even more intense rain expected on Monday, June 30.
Rainfall Projections in Nuevo León
In Nuevo León, rainfall accumulations are expected to range from 5 to 25 millimeters. However, the mountainous regions and southern parts of the state may experience more intense rainfall, with localized accumulations between 25 and 50 millimeters.
- Metropolitan Area of Monterrey and Eastern Nuevo León: General rainfall of 5 to 25 millimeters, with possible localized accumulations of 25 to 50 millimeters.
- Mountainous Region: More intense rainfall is expected, with general accumulations ranging from 25 to 50 millimeters and localized accumulations between 50 and 75 millimeters.
Tamaulipas Rainfall Projections
In northern Tamaulipas, rainfall accumulations are projected to be between 5 and 25 millimeters.
- Northwest Tamaulipas: Rainfall of 5 to 25 millimeters.
- Rio Bravo Valley: Accumulations of 5 to 25 millimeters, with possible localized accumulations of 25 to 50 millimeters.
Protection and Monitoring
The Protective Civil organization of the state has stated that they will continue monitoring and reporting any potential issues from the Center of Emergency Operations in PCNL.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Tropical Depression Two? Tropical Depression Two is a weather system characterized by sustained winds of 45 km/h and gusts up to 65 km/h, currently affecting northeast Mexico.
- Which states will experience heavy rainfall? Nuevo León and northern Tamaulipas will be significantly impacted by heavy rainfall.
- What are the expected rainfall accumulations? In Nuevo León, accumulations will range from 5 to 50 millimeters, with more intense rain in mountainous regions and the south. In Tamaulipas, northern areas will see 5 to 25 millimeters of rainfall.
- How is the situation being monitored? The Protective Civil organization in Tamaulipas is continuously monitoring the situation from the Center of Emergency Operations in PCNL.
