Frigid Front 10 Brings Unstable Conditions
According to Mexico’s National Weather Service (SMN), unstable weather conditions will persist across much of the country on Saturday, October 25, due to the movement of Cold Front 10. This front will interact with an upper ridge and the subtropical jet stream, affecting the northern and northeastern regions of Mexico.
Strong Winds and Potential for Waterspouts in the North
In northern Mexico, particularly in Coahuila and Nuevo León, strong winds of 55 to 70 km/h are expected, with a possibility of waterspouts. Along the coasts of Tamaulipas and Veracruz, the southern breeze event will continue, with wind speeds ranging from 40 to 60 km/h.
Moderate winds are also forecast for the northeastern states and the Yucatan Peninsula, with gusts potentially reaching 50 km/h.
Heavy Rains in the South and Southeast
A low-pressure system over Mexico’s interior, combined with Tropical Wave 39, will bring heavy rains (25 to 50 mm) to Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Lighter showers are expected in Nuevo León, Jalisco, Colima, the State of Mexico, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo.
The SMN warns that these precipitations may be accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, potentially causing flooding, landslides, or river overflows.
Contrasting Temperatures
The SMN predicts maximum temperatures of 35 to 40 °C in Baja California Sur, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Oaxaca. Minimum temperatures will drop to -5 °C in the mountainous areas of Baja California, Chihuahua, and Durango, and between 0 and 5 °C in the highland regions of Zacatecas, Michoacán, Hidalgo, the State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, and Veracruz.
SMN Recommendations
The SMN advises the public to stay informed and take precautions against strong winds, electrical storms, and potential landslides or local flooding, especially in the mountainous regions of the south and southeast.
Key Questions and Answers
- What weather conditions are expected on Saturday, October 25? Unstable weather conditions will persist across much of Mexico due to Cold Front 10, bringing strong winds and heavy rains.
- Where will strong winds be most significant? Strong winds of 55 to 70 km/h are expected in Coahuila and Nuevo León, with a possibility of waterspouts along the coasts of Tamaulipas and Veracruz.
- Which regions will experience heavy rains? Heavy rains are forecast for Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, with lighter showers expected in Nuevo León, Jalisco, Colima, the State of Mexico, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo.
- What temperature changes are anticipated? Maximum temperatures will reach 35 to 40 °C in several states, while minimum temperatures will drop to -5 °C in mountainous areas and between 0 and 5 °C in highland regions.
- What precautions does the SMN recommend? The SMN advises staying informed and taking precautions against strong winds, electrical storms, and potential landslides or local flooding, especially in the mountainous regions of the south and southeast.
