Monsoon and Two Tropical Waves to Bring Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Hail
This week in Mexico will be marked by contrasting weather conditions, with heavy to intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail in several regions due to the Mexican monsoon and two tropical waves, while the northwest and Yucatan Peninsula will face extreme temperatures exceeding 45°C, according to the National Weather Service (SMN) forecast.
Mexican Monsoon and Tropical Waves
Starting from Sunday, the Mexican monsoon will continue to cause very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and possible hail in Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, and Nayarit, extending to Baja California Sur.
Simultaneously, Tropical Wave Number 9, active in southern and southeastern Mexico, will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Midweek, Tropical Wave Number 10 will approach the region, intensifying precipitation.
The forecast also predicts intense rainfall in Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa on Wednesday, as well as in Oaxaca and Chiapas from Monday to Tuesday.
Risk of Hailstorms
The rain will be accompanied by thunderstorms and possible hail, which could cause flooding, landslides, and increased river and stream levels in low-lying areas.
Strong winds of up to 60 km/h are also expected in much of the north, northeast, and Yucatan Peninsula, with possible dust storms in Baja California and arid northern zones.
Extreme Heat
Despite the rain, extreme heat persists. The environment will be extremely hot, particularly in northwestern Mexico, where temperatures will surpass 45°C in Baja California and Sonora, while Chihuahua and Sinaloa will reach 40 to 45°C.
In states like Nuevo León, Coahuila, Michoacán, Guerrero, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatán, the thermometer will mark between 35 and 40°C, maintaining the risk of heatstroke.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is causing the contrasting weather conditions in Mexico this week? The Mexican monsoon and two tropical waves are bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail to several regions. Meanwhile, extreme heat is expected in the northwest due to high temperatures.
- Which states will experience the most intense rainfall? Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, and the Yucatan Peninsula will all see heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- What are the risks associated with these weather conditions? There is a risk of flooding, landslides, and increased river and stream levels due to heavy rainfall. Strong winds and possible dust storms also pose a threat, while extreme heat increases the risk of heatstroke in several states.
