An area of atmospheric instability in the Gulf of Mexico is causing concern among weather authorities in Mexico and the United States, as it shows signs of potential hurricane development.
While the likelihood of it becoming a hurricane remains moderate, the system is already bringing significant rainfall to various regions of Mexico.
In Monterrey, the downpours have necessitated the removal of mud, debris, and trash by city workers.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), the convergence of this unstable area with an unseasonal frontal system, low-pressure troughs, and tropical wave No.7 is resulting in heavy to torrential rains across northern and eastern Mexico.
Particularly, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas are expected to face intense to torrential rainfall, potentially leading to floods, landslides, and increased water levels in rivers and streams, as well as severe waterlogging in urban zones.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have instructed ships and fishermen to halt operations due to the anticipated high waves affecting maritime activities.
The Gulf’s instability is situated along the coasts of Veracruz and Tamaulipas. Although projections indicate a potential northwest movement towards the Gulf and subsequent approach to the southeastern U.S., experts anticipate that Mexico will primarily experience heavy rainfall rather than cyclonic winds.
Conversely, southern states like Campeche and Yucatán are forecasted to endure scorching temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius ahead of the storms.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, has been bearing the brunt of recent heavy rains, resulting in the suspension of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. No further cancellations have been officially announced.
Civil protection authorities are advising the population to remain updated through official sources and to exercise utmost caution in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.
Source: Players of Life and Ambas Manos
