Mexico City, Mexico /
Don’t let it take you by surprise, this will be the weather for today October 10, 2024 in Mexico! Throughout the day, a varied and, in some cases, severe climate outlook is expected, which will affect both the northern and southern areas of the country.
Among the main alerts Heavy rains, extreme temperatures and intense winds stand out.
​Where will it rain today?
One of the most notable phenomena for this day are the precipitation that are expected in various regions of the country.
- Heavy occasional rains: Chiapas, Guerrero, Michoacán and Oaxaca
- Showers: Baja California Sur, Campeche, Colima, State of Mexico, Jalisco, Nayarit, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Tabasco, Veracruz and Yucatán
- Isolated rain: Chihuahua, Durango, Puebla and Sonora
These rains will be caused by the interaction of several weather systems. Among them, the anticyclonic circulation at medium levels of the atmosphere over the west of the country and the entry of humidity coming from the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Furthermore, the presence of the hurricane Milton in it Peaceful and low pressure off the coast of Nayarit will contribute to the formation of precipitation in the mentioned regions.
What will the temperatures be like today?
During the early morning, the minimum temperatures will range between -5 and 0 degrees in mountain areas of Chihuahua, Durango, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala and Veracruz.
Likewise, values ​​are expected from 0 to 5 degrees in high areas of Aguascalientes, Chiapas, Mexico City, Coahuila, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Morelos, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Querétaro, San Luis PotosÃ, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas.
Are low temperaturestypical of the autumn season, could increase the risk of respiratory diseases, which is why it is recommended to the population take extra precautionssuch as wearing warm clothing and avoiding sudden changes in temperature.
In contrast, towards the afternoon, several entities in the northwest and west of the country will experience extremely hot temperatures.
- Highs between 40 and 45 degrees: in Baja California, Sinaloa and Sonora.
- Temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees: Baja California Sur, Chihuahua and Coahuila
- Highs between 30 and 35 degrees: Campeche, Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tamaulipas and Yucatán
This thermal behavior highlights the climatic contrast that is experienced in the country, which generates challenges for the population, especially in terms of health and protection against extreme temperatures.
Strong winds and possible dust devils
The SMN has also warned about the presence of strong winds in several regions. It is expected that gusts of 50 to 70 km/h affect the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
On the other hand, winds with gusts of 40 to 60 km/haccompanied by high waves of between 1 to 3 meters on the coasts of Quintana Roo and Yucatán, which could represent a risk for navigation and tourist activities.
Furthermore, there will be presence of dust devils and wind gusts of the same magnitude in states in the north and center of the country, such as Aguascalientes, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis PotosÃ, Sonora, Tlaxcala and Zacatecas .
These strong winds increase the risk of falling of trees, light structures and advertisements, so the population is recommended to take extreme precautions, secure objects that can be blown by the wind and stay attentive to the notices of Civil defense.
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