Weather Systems to Impact Large Portions of the Country
The National Weather Service (NWS) and Civil Protection have issued warnings for a challenging weekend across much of the country due to the interaction of Cold Front 4, the Mexican monsoon, a cyclonic circulation, and low-pressure channels. These systems will bring heavy rain, hail, lightning, and high waves to various regions.
States with the Most Intense Rainfall
For Friday and Saturday, the NWS forecasts very heavy to intense rainfall in Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Additionally, heavy rain is expected in Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosí, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City. The forecast also warns about potential landslides, waterlogging, and rising river and stream levels.
On Sunday, Cold Front 4 will continue to influence the Gulf of Mexico, generating intense to very intense rainfall in Veracruz and Oaxaca, as well as heavy precipitation in the Bajio and central regions like Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Puebla.
Coastal Risks and Hot Conditions in the Southeast
Although Hurricane Narda is moving away from national territory, it will still cause high waves of up to 3 meters along the western coast of Baja California and 1.5 to 2.5 meters along the central Pacific coast.
Despite the cloud cover, hot conditions will persist in the southeast, with temperatures between 35 and 40 °C in Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Guerrero, and Oaxaca, increasing the risk of heatstroke.
Civil Protection’s Recommendations
The NWS and Civil Protection urge extra caution in mountainous areas, advise against attempting to cross swollen rivers, and recommend staying informed through official channels. Strong winds of up to 70 km/h are expected in the north and northeast, which could lead to dust storms in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Chihuahua.
Key Questions and Answers
- What weather systems are affecting the country this weekend? Cold Front 4, the Mexican monsoon, a cyclonic circulation, and low-pressure channels are causing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and high waves in various regions.
- Which states will experience the most intense rainfall? Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosí, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City.
- What additional weather phenomena should residents be aware of? Potential landslides, waterlogging, rising river and stream levels, high waves along the western and central Pacific coasts, and hot conditions in the southeast increasing the risk of heatstroke.
- What safety measures are recommended by authorities? Exercise caution in mountainous areas, avoid crossing swollen rivers, and stay updated through official channels. Be prepared for strong winds that could cause dust storms in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Chihuahua.
