Protection Civil Coordination Issues Warning for Extreme Weather Conditions
The National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) has urged the population to take precautions due to heavy rainfall expected in the southeast and cold temperatures in the north, particularly in mountainous regions.
Weather Forecast Details
According to the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), an Arctic air mass linked to Cold Front Number 30 will continue causing heavy to very heavy rainfall in the east and southeast. Simultaneously, a North Event with critical intensity will persist, registering wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, as well as 50 to 70 km/h in Veracruz and Quintana Roo. Meanwhile, in the Northern Plate and Central Plate, including the Valley of Mexico, a very cold to freezing environment will prevail with dense morning fog.
Safety Recommendations
Given this situation, the CNPC recommends:
- Securing doors and windows
- Removing any objects from rooftops or balconies that could become dangerous projectiles
- Avoiding areas near weak walls or unstable structures
- Driving cautiously in areas with fog and wet roads to prevent accidents
Regional Temperature Outlook
Southeast:
- Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca (coastal areas), and Chiapas (coastal areas) will experience temperatures between 35°C and 40°C.
Southwest:
- Sinaloa, Nayarit, Morelos, and Puebla (southwest) will have temperatures ranging from 30°C to 35°C.
North:
- In mountainous regions of Chihuahua and Durango, temperatures are expected to drop between -10°C and -5°C.
- In mountainous regions of Baja California, Sonora, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Estado de México, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, and Oaxaca, temperatures will range from -5°C to 0°C.
- In mountainous regions of Baja California Sur, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, and the Valley of Mexico, temperatures will be between 0°C and 5°C.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main weather concern? The primary concern is heavy rainfall in the southeast and cold temperatures in the north, especially in mountainous regions.
- What precautions should people take? Secure doors and windows, remove objects from rooftops and balconies, avoid weak walls or unstable structures, and drive cautiously in foggy and wet conditions.
- What are the expected temperatures in different regions?
- Southeast: 35°C to 40°C in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca (coastal areas), and Chiapas (coastal areas).
- Southwest: 30°C to 35°C in Sinaloa, Nayarit, Morelos, and Puebla (southwest).
- North: -10°C to -5°C in Chihuahua and Durango (mountainous regions); -5°C to 0°C in Baja California, Sonora, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Estado de México, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, and Oaxaca (mountainous regions); 0°C to 5°C in Baja California Sur, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, and the Valley of Mexico (mountainous regions).
