Several storm systems, including a potential hurricane, are dumping rain across much of Mexico
While residents and visitors in Mexico's border states suffer through a seemingly endless heat wave, the north-central Pacific states will be getting drenched by rainfall, helped along by a potential hurricane offshore. The post Several storm systems, including a potential hurricane, are dumping rain across much of Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Mexico's National Meteorological Service (SMN) is closely monitoring three simultaneous tropical storms that are forecasted to result in widespread rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds across the country. One of these storms, Tropical Storm Iselle, is currently offshore but is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane as it continues its westward journey. Despite being situated around 920 kilometers offshore, Iselle has already contributed to significant rainfall across Mexico.
The instability in the atmosphere over northwestern Mexico is anticipated to lead to continued showers and heavy downpours. As a result, heavy rainfall of 50 to 75 millimeters is expected in the western states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, along with robust waves in Baja California Sur. Additionally, low-pressure systems interacting with cyclonic cycles in the middle and upper atmosphere will bring rain to various regions of Mexico.
Further south, Campeche and Oaxaca will experience winds ranging from 50 to 70 kilometers per hour, accompanied by waves of 2 to 3 meters in the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
The SMN has cautioned that strong gusty winds in any of the affected areas, both north and south, could lead to tree and billboard damage, while heavy rainfall may trigger flooding. Fog banks could also impair visibility on highways and in urban settings. Despite the ongoing heat wave in the border states, temperatures could still soar, with highs predicted to reach 45°C (113°F) or higher in Baja California, and between 40 and 45°C in Sonora, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Sinaloa.
As for Iselle, the SMN has reported its current location as approximately 920 kilometers southwest of Cabo San Lázaro, Baja California Sur. Although the storm is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane by Monday evening, the projected distance and trajectory of Iselle do not pose a direct threat to Mexico.
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