An atmospheric instability area developing in the Gulf of Mexico has raised concerns among weather authorities in Mexico and the United States, as it shows potential for hurricane formation.
While the likelihood of the system intensifying into a hurricane remains moderate, it is already causing substantial rainfall in various regions of Mexico.
The downpours in Monterrey have led to the removal of mud, debris, and garbage by city workers. (Gabriela Pérez Montiel / Cuartoscuro.com)
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua) reports that the convergence of this instability area with an unusual frontal system, low-pressure troughs, and tropical wave No.7 is triggering heavy to torrential rains in the north and east of Mexico.
Significant rainfall is expected in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, with risks of floods, landslides, high river levels, and urban waterlogging.
Authorities have instructed ships and fishermen to halt operations as a precaution against the high waves that will disrupt navigation.
The Gulf’s instability is positioned near Veracruz and Tamaulipas coasts, and while forecasts suggest a potential northwest movement towards the U.S. Southeast, the immediate impact in Mexico is anticipated to be intense rainfall rather than cyclonic winds.
In contrast, states like Campeche and Yucatán will face scorching temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius before the storms hit.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, has borne the brunt of recent heavy rains, resulting in the cancellation of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. Further cancellations remain unconfirmed.
Civil protection authorities are advising the public to stay updated through official sources and take necessary precautions in flood and landslide-prone areas.
With contributions from Players of Life and Ambas Manos
