SMN forecasts heavy rains in Oaxaca and Chiapas

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a forecast for November 4, 2024. The SMN predicts that cold front No. 7 will move over the northwest, north, and northeast of Mexico on Monday, November 4, bringing heavy rains to Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.

In addition to the heavy rainfall in these two states, the forecast also predicts intervals of showers with heavy rains (25-50 mm) in Guerrero. The SMN warns that the northwest, north, and northeast regions will experience strong gusts of wind and dust storms.

The temperature is expected to drop in the mentioned areas, with a high probability of snow or sleet this morning in the mountains of Sonora and Chihuahua. Waves of 1-3 meters are also predicted on the western coast of the Baja California peninsula.

Meanwhile, a low-pressure channel over the east and southeast of Mexico will generate heavy rainfall (50-75 mm) in Oaxaca and Chiapas, with electrical discharges and possible hail. The SMN forecasts rain and showers in various parts of the country, including the Valley of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula.

The forecast for maximum temperatures on November 4 is as follows:

* 35 to 40°C: Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

* From 30 to 35°C: Sinaloa, Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.

The forecast for minimum temperatures on November 4 is as follows:

* From -10 to -5°C with frost: mountainous areas of Sonora, Chihuahua, and Durango.

* From -5 to 0°C with frost: mountainous areas of Baja California and Zacatecas.

* From 0 to 5°C: high areas of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Aguascalientes, Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, and Veracruz.

The SMN has also issued a warning about the potential for tropical wave No. 30 to affect the southwest coast of Colima and Jalisco on November 4. However, this is unlikely to have any significant impact on Mexico. Overall, the forecast suggests that November 4 will be a wet day in many parts of Mexico, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and dust storms. The temperature will also drop significantly in certain regions, with possible snow or sleet in the mountains.

It is essential to note that this forecast is specific to November 4, 2024, and may change as weather conditions evolve over time. Residents and visitors should monitor local news and weather updates for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Source: Lopez Doriga