Sweltering heat alert: CONAGUA predicts weather due to the third heat wave in Mexico

The National Water Commission (WITH WATER) has issued an advisory regarding the forecast of the weather for todayhighlighting the presence of the third heat wave 2024. This phenomenon will affect a large part of the national territory, with temperatures that could exceed 45 °C in 9 state from Mexico and with more than 40 °C to 18 other states.

The anticyclonic circulation at mid-levels of the atmosphere is responsible for this intense heat wave that extends through Mexico. The most affected regions include:

– Temperatures higher than 45°C: SinaloaSan Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, WarriorTamaulipas, VeracruzTabasco, Campeche and Yucatán.

– Temperatures from 40 to 45°C:* Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Nayarit, JaliscoColima, MichoacanGuanajuato, Querétaro (north), Hidalgo (north), Puebla (north and southwest), Morelos, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Quintana Roo.

– Temperatures of 35 to 40°C: Baja California, Baja California Sur and the southwest of the State of Mexico.

– Temperatures of 30 to 35°C: Tlaxcala and Mexico City.

WITH WATER and Civil Protection recommends that the population take preventive measures to avoid heat stroke or sunstroke. Suggestions include staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing, and staying alert to weather forecasts from local authorities.

What is a heat wave and what causes it?

A Heat wave It is a prolonged period of excessively high temperatures, which can significantly exceed the normal averages of a region, in Mexico it can cause temperatures above 45 °C, in extreme cases reaching beyond 50 °C.

Heat waves can be caused by several factors, including:

– Anticyclonic circulation: A high pressure system that traps the heat on the surface and blocks the entry of cold fronts.
– Stable atmospheric conditions: These can favor the accumulation of heat in some regions.
– Intense solar radiation: Increases daytime temperatures.

Remember that a wave of heat can in Mexico They can extend beyond 10 days, so it is important to pay attention to older adults and children while the forecast indicates high temperatures.

For more information on today’s weather, check weather updates regularly and stay informed about weather conditions in your area.

Graduated with a degree in Law and Social Sciences from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, for several years I have forged a career in the media. My experience includes notable roles as a photojournalist and co-host on local radio. In 2022, I joined the Debate team as a web reporter, where I specialize in news coverage both locally in Michoacán and internationally. Currently, I focus my work on reporting on the weather in Mexico, the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and the Middle East, as well as general news from the United States and Latin America such as Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, among others, without losing sight of issues of global interest, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and climate change. In addition to my commitment to quality journalism, I have a passionate interest in women’s rights and advocate for their promotion through my work.

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