An atmospheric instability area in the Gulf of Mexico is causing concern among weather agencies in Mexico and the United States, as it has the potential to develop into a hurricane.
While the likelihood of it becoming a hurricane remains low to moderate, the system is already bringing significant rainfall to various regions of Mexico.
The downpours in Monterrey have led to city personnel clearing mud, debris, and trash accumulations. (Gabriela Pérez Montiel / Cuartoscuro.com)
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), the convergence of this instability area with an unusual frontal system, low-pressure troughs, and tropical wave No.7 is resulting in heavy to torrential rains in northern and eastern Mexico.
Specifically, intense to torrential rainfall is expected in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, with risks of floods, landslides, increased river levels, and severe urban waterlogging.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have instructed ships and fishermen to halt operations due to the high waves affecting navigation.
The Gulf’s instability is situated off the coasts of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, and although projections indicate a potential northwest movement towards the U.S. Gulf Coast, forecasters predict that Mexico will mainly face heavy rainfall rather than cyclonic winds.
Conversely, southern states like Campeche and Yucatán will see soaring temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius prior to the storm.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a World Cup venue, is bearing the brunt of the recent heavy rains, leading to the cancellation of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. No additional cancellations have been officially announced.
Civil protection authorities are advising the public to stay updated through official channels and exercise extreme caution in flood- and landslide-prone areas.
Article sources: Players of Life and Ambas Manos
