Friday: Strong Winds and Rain in the North and South
Starting Friday, October 24th through the weekend of October 25th and 26th, unstable weather conditions are expected across much of the national territory due to the passage of Cold Front 10, which will traverse the northern region and interact with several atmospheric systems.
During Friday’s afternoon and nighttime, strong winds with speeds of 65 to 80 km/h and possible formation of tornadoes or waterspouts are forecast in areas of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León due to Cold Front 10 and an upper-level trough.
Simultaneously, a low-pressure system over the southeast and Tropical Wave 39 will generate heavy rain in Oaxaca and Chiapas, along with showers in the Yucatan Peninsula and western states like Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, and Guerrero.
Maximum temperatures will reach up to 40 °C in Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, while minimum temperatures could drop to -5 °C in the mountainous regions of Chihuahua, Durango, and Baja California during Saturday morning.
Saturday: Rain Continues in the South, Heat in the North
On Saturday, October 25th, Cold Front 10 will continue to affect the north and northeast with wind speeds of 55 to 70 km/h and possible tornadoes in Coahuila and Nuevo León. In contrast, a low-pressure system and moisture inflow from both coasts will bring heavy rain to Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, along with showers in central and southeastern regions.
Tamaulipas and Veracruz are expected to experience a surge of southerly winds at 40 to 60 km/h, while temperatures will remain high, reaching up to 40 °C in areas of San Luis Potosí, Nayarit, and Jalisco. In the northern mountains, temperatures will hover near 0 °C.
Sunday: Rain Decreases, but Heat Persists
By Sunday, October 26th, Cold Front 10 will move northward into the Gulf of Mexico, no longer affecting the national territory. However, low-pressure systems and moisture from the Pacific and Caribbean will maintain rain and showers in central, southern, and southeastern regions, with heavy precipitation expected in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Chiapas.
Expect hot to very hot conditions with temperatures reaching 35 to 40 °C in Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Tamaulipas, and Coahuila, while minimum temperatures will drop to 0 to 5 °C in mountainous areas of Zacatecas, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Recommendations from the National Weather Service (SMN)
The SMN urges the public to take extra precautions due to intense rainfall, lightning, and hail, as there is a risk of flooding, landslides, or river and stream overflows. They also warn about the possibility of fallen trees and downed billboards due to strong winds in northern regions.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What weather conditions can we expect this weekend?
A: Unstable weather conditions are expected across much of the national territory due to Cold Front 10, which will bring strong winds, heavy rain, and temperature fluctuations.
- Q: Which regions will experience the most rainfall?
A: Heavy rain is expected in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and parts of Jalisco, Colima, and the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Q: What should people be cautious about?
A: The SMN advises taking extra precautions due to intense rainfall, lightning, hail, and strong winds, which could lead to flooding, landslides, or downed trees and billboards.
- Q: How will temperatures vary throughout the weekend?
A: Temperatures will range from very hot to near freezing, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 40 °C in some regions and minimum temperatures dropping to -5 °C in mountainous areas.
