The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a storm alert for the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán due to adverse weather conditions. Wind gusts of 50 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected, caused by the interaction of a high-altitude cyclonic circulation and the constant entry of moisture from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
The strong winds will be accompanied by waves that could reach between 1.5 and 2.5 meters in height, particularly on the eastern part of the peninsula. This has prompted the Ministry of the Navy to restrict small-scale navigation and issue warnings to tourists and fishing vessels.
State Civil Protection authorities have warned coastal populations about the potential risks posed by the strong winds, including the possibility of sheeting, signs, and branches being detached, as well as swells in low-lying areas such as Champotón, Ciudad del Carmen, Progreso, and Celestún.
The National Port System Administration has confirmed the temporary suspension of ferry routes between Ciudad del Carmen and Isla Aguada, while shipping companies have been advised to adjust their schedules. Coastal cooperatives estimate losses of up to 40% in daily octopus and squid catches due to fishermen avoiding fishing far from the coast.
The State Aquaculture Health Committee has warned that strong currents can resuspend sediments and affect water quality in shrimp farms near the mouth of the Palizada River.
Campeche Civil Protection has set up 35 temporary shelters in low-lying areas, while the Ministry of Public Security in Yucatán has reinforced patrols on coastal roads to ensure public safety. Authorities have urged residents to secure light roofs, keep storm drain systems clear, and stay away from the beachfront for the next 18 hours.
The National Meteorological Service forecasts that gusts will gradually attenuate beginning early Friday morning as a low-pressure system advances southwest of the Gulf and the pressure gradient decreases over the peninsula. However, another tropical wave is expected to reactivate instability over the weekend.
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