Heavy Rains and “North” Event in the Gulf and Southeast
On this Monday, the front will move over southeastern Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, generating torrential rains (150 to 250 mm) in regions of Veracruz and Oaxaca, as well as intense rains in Puebla, Chiapas, and Tabasco.
Very strong precipitations are also expected in areas of Hidalgo, and lighter rains in Campeche, Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala, Querétaro, and Yucatán.
The system will cause a “North” event with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h and waves up to 5 meters high along the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Winds of 50 to 70 km/h are expected in Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. The SMN warns that gusts could bring down trees, billboards, and affect maritime traffic.
Temperature Drop and Possible Frost
The associated Arctic air mass will cover most of the national territory, creating a cold environment at dawn with frost in highland areas of Durango, Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City.
In contrast, in the northwest and west of the country, clear skies and warm temperatures will prevail, with maximums of 35 to 40 °C in states like Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and the Chiapas coast.
Cold Conditions Persist Through Mid-Week
The SMN’s extended forecast predicts that the cold conditions will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday in the north, center, and east of the country, with strong winds in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec and varying intensity rains in the southeast.
Starting Thursday, another polar vaguada and the approach of another frontal system could increase rains and winds in Baja California, while the rest of the territory will have clear skies and a decrease in precipitation.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main weather event affecting Mexico? A cold front, number 13, is bringing heavy rains, low temperatures, and strong winds to southeastern Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Which regions will experience torrential rains? Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla, Chiapas, and Tabasco will see 150 to 250 mm of rain.
- What is the “North” event and where will it impact? It’s a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and high waves along the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Gusts could reach 90 to 110 km/h and affect maritime traffic.
- How will temperatures be affected? Most of the country will experience cold conditions, with frost in highland areas. However, the northwest and west will have clear skies and warm temperatures.
- How long will these conditions last? The cold front’s effects, including heavy rains and strong winds, are expected to persist through mid-week. Afterward, conditions should improve with clearer skies and less precipitation.
