An atmospheric instability area in the Gulf of Mexico is causing concern among weather authorities in Mexico and the United States, as it shows potential for hurricane formation.
While the likelihood of it becoming a hurricane remains low to moderate, it is already triggering substantial rainfall in various Mexican regions.
In Monterrey, heavy rains have compelled municipal workers to clear mud, debris, and trash accumulations.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), the conjunction of this instability area with an atypical frontal system, low-pressure troughs, and tropical wave No.7, is leading to heavy to torrential downpours in northern and eastern Mexico.
Particularly, strong to torrential rains are expected in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, with risks of floods, landslides, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and severe urban waterlogging.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have directed ships and fishermen to halt operations due to the rough waves that will hinder navigation.
The Gulf’s instability is situated along the coasts of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, and even though projections hint at a northwest movement towards the Gulf with possible impact on the southeastern U.S., forecasters anticipate that the immediate impact for Mexico will be mainly heavy rainfall instead of cyclonic winds.
Conversely, southeastern states like Campeche and Yucatán will experience scorching temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius before the storms hit.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, has been enduring a significant portion of the recent heavy rains, leading to the suspension of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. No official announcements have been made regarding further cancellations.
Civil protection agencies are advising the population to stay updated through official sources and to take utmost precautions in flood- and landslide-prone areas.
With information from Players of Life and Ambas Manos.
