The latest weather forecast for Mexico warns of heavy rain across parts of the country as a stationary cold front brings stormy conditions to the northeast, while high temperatures persist in other regions.
If you have to head out, check the local forecast first. The new week begins with rain across much of the nation, bringing very heavy precipitation to Tamaulipas and strong downpours to other northern and southeastern states.
The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional reported that cold front number 4 remains stationary over eastern Mexico. This system continues to drive rainfall, hitting the northeast hardest.
Tamaulipas faces the most intense storms, with anticipated accumulations ranging from 50 to 75 millimeters. Meanwhile, strong rainfall of 25 to 50 millimeters is expected in Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco.
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Other entities will experience intervals of showers, including Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Durango, Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Querétaro, Hidalgo, the State of Mexico, Morelos, Guerrero, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Isolated rains are forecast for Sonora, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Colima, Mexico City, and Tlaxcala.
Temperatures and Heat in Regional Forecasts
Despite the widespread precipitation, hot weather will persist across several states. Sonora, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosí, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Morelos could see temperatures climb between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius are expected in Baja California Sur, Puebla, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
In the Valley of Mexico, the sky will range from partly cloudy to cloudy. Mornings will bring cool conditions, accompanied by haze and potential fog banks in higher zones.
Conditions in the Valley of Mexico
Temperatures will rise by the afternoon, bringing possible showers to the State of Mexico and isolated rain to the capital. Mexico City anticipates minimum temperatures between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius, with maximums reaching 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. Toluca expects lows of 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
Forecasters continue to monitor the stationary cold front as it interacts with regional atmospheric conditions.
