An atmospheric instability in the Gulf of Mexico is causing concern among Mexican and American weather authorities, as it shows potential for developing into a hurricane.
Although the chances of it becoming a hurricane are still low to moderate, the system is already triggering significant rainfall in various regions of Mexico.
Recent heavy rains in Monterrey have led to the need for city workers to clear mud, debris, and trash accumulations.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua) has pointed out that the combination of this atmospheric instability with an unusual frontal system, low-pressure troughs, and tropical wave No.7 is resulting in heavy to torrential rains in the northern and eastern parts of Mexico.
Specifically, intense to torrential rainfall is expected in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, with risks of floods, landslides, increased river levels, and severe waterlogging in urban areas.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have directed ships and fishermen to halt activities due to the high waves that could disrupt navigation.
The Gulf’s instability is situated off the coasts of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, and while projections indicate it might move northwest towards the U.S. Southeast, experts anticipate that the primary impact on Mexico will be heavy rainfall rather than cyclonic winds.
Conversely, states in the southeast like Campeche and Yucatán are expected to experience scorching temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius before the storms arrive.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, has been bearing the brunt of recent downpours, leading to the cancellation of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. No further cancellations have been announced officially.
Civil protection authorities are advising the population to remain updated through official channels and to take utmost precautions in flood-prone and landslide-susceptible areas.
Information sourced from Players of Life and Ambas Manos.
