Cold Front 32 Moves into the Caribbean Sea
Although Cold Front 32 has moved into the Caribbean Sea and no longer directly affects the national territory, its Arctic air mass continues to influence weather conditions this weekend. This maintains cold to very cold temperatures during mornings and nights, along with fog and a “North” event in various regions of the country, according to the National Weather Service (SMN) forecast.
Rain Expected in Western, Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Regions
For Sunday, showers and heavy rain are forecast for southern and eastern states. Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz zones will experience more intense precipitation, while Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Estado de México, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tabasco, and Chiapas will have scattered showers. Isolated rain is also expected in central states, including Mexico City.
These rains could be accompanied by thunderstorms and cause waterlogging, river and stream level increases, and landslides in sloping areas.
Strong North Winds Continue in Southern and Southeastern Regions
The “North” event remains active. In the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, intense gusts of wind are expected, while in the Yucatan Peninsula and Gulf states, strong gusts will persist. There will also be high waves along the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the southeast.
These gusts could bring down trees and billboards, so authorities advise taking extra precautions.
Freezing Temperatures at Dawn in High-Altitude Areas
Minimum temperatures will remain very low in northern, central, and eastern mountainous areas of the country. Freezing is expected in the Mesa del Norte and Mesa Central mountainous regions, as well as in high-altitude areas of central states. In contrast, warm to hot maximum temperatures will continue along the southern Pacific and western coasts.
When Does Cold Front 33 Enter?
According to the SMN, Cold Front 33 will approach and enter Mexico’s northern border by Tuesday. Thereafter, during Wednesday and Thursday, it will advance towards the northeast, east, and southeast, causing another drop in temperatures, heavy rains, and a reinforcement of the “North” event.
By Thursday, very strong to intense rains are expected in eastern and southeastern entities, along with strong winds along the Gulf coast, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the Tehuantepec Isthmus. There is even a possibility of snow or sleet on the peaks of central and eastern high-altitude volcanoes and mountains.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current weather situation? Cold Front 32 has moved into the Caribbean Sea, but its Arctic air mass continues to influence weather conditions, maintaining cold temperatures and causing fog and a “North” event in various regions.
- What rainfall is expected this weekend? Showers and heavy rain are forecast for southern and eastern states, with more intense precipitation expected in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. Scattered showers are expected in central states, including Mexico City.
- What are the wind conditions? Strong North winds will continue in southern and southeastern regions, with intense gusts expected in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, strong gusts persisting in the Yucatan Peninsula and Gulf states, and high waves along the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the southeast.
- What temperature changes can be expected? Minimum temperatures will remain very low in northern, central, and eastern mountainous areas. Warm to hot maximum temperatures will continue along the southern Pacific and western coasts. Cold Front 33 is expected to bring another drop in temperatures by mid-week.
- When does Cold Front 33 enter Mexico? Cold Front 33 is expected to approach and enter Mexico’s northern border by Tuesday, causing further temperature drops, heavy rains, and reinforced “North” event conditions by Wednesday and Thursday.
