An alert has been issued by weather authorities in Mexico and the United States due to an atmospheric instability in the Gulf of Mexico that could potentially develop into a hurricane.
The system, while still having a low to moderate probability of becoming a hurricane, is already causing significant rainfall in various parts of Mexico.
In Monterrey, heavy rains have led to the removal of mud, debris, and garbage by city workers.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), a combination of atmospheric factors is resulting in heavy to torrential rains in northern and eastern Mexico.
Areas in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas are forecasted to experience intense to torrential rainfall, posing risks of flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in urban areas.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have instructed ships and fishermen to halt activities due to the expected high waves that could disrupt navigation.
The Gulf’s instability near Veracruz and Tamaulipas, coupled with potential system movement towards the U.S., is anticipated to primarily impact Mexico with heavy rainfall rather than cyclonic winds.
Meanwhile, southeastern states like Campeche and Yucatán are set to encounter scorching temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius before the arrival of storms.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, is bearing the brunt of recent heavy rains, leading to the suspension of the FIFA Fan Fest. Further cancellations remain unconfirmed.
Civil protection authorities are advising the public to stay updated through official channels and take necessary precautions in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.
Report sourced from Players of Life and Ambas Manos.
