Because the third heat wave of the season will predominate over the national territory, maximum temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius are expected in Campeche, Guerrero, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz and Yucatán.
For the Valley of Mexico, the third heat wave of the season this Wednesday brought a warm to hot environment, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies.
In Mexico City, the minimum temperature this day will range between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, while the maximum will be between 32 and 34 degrees.
The persistence of the third heat wave of the season highlights the need for adequate planning and a coordinated response by authorities and citizens.
Climate change and its effects on the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events demand continued adaptation and increased awareness of personal and community protection measures.
The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) of Mexico City said that this Wednesday in the country’s capital there would be a very hot environment.
In the afternoon and evening, light rain is expected with some occasional showers and a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius (°C) is forecast at approximately 3:00 p.m. (center).
According to National Metereological Servicefor Thursday, May 23, in the morning, a mild environment, skies with scattered cloudiness and the presence of fog are expected in the Valley of Mexico.
In the afternoon, there will be a warm to hot atmosphere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a probability of showers and heavy occasional rains in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
For Mexico City, the National Water Commission forecasts the estimated maximum temperature in Mexico City: 32 to 34 °C and variable wind direction of 10 to 25 km/h with gusts of up to 50 km/h and possible formation of dust devils.
For Friday, May 24, during the morning a temperate environment is forecast in the Valley of Mexico, with skies with scattered cloudiness and the presence of mist.
In the afternoon, warm to hot atmosphere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a probability of rain with intervals of showers in Mexico City. Estimated maximum temperature in the country’s capital on Friday, May 24: 32 to 34 °C.
Heat wave in Mexico
The SMN has issued an alert due to the intensity of the third heat wave, which will continue to affect a large part of Mexico during the coming days.
This weather phenomenon has generated concern among authorities and the population, since extreme temperatures can have serious repercussions on public health and the country’s infrastructure.
The third heat wave of the season will also cause temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees in Aguascalientes, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Colima, Durango, Guanajuato, northern Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, the north and southwest from Puebla, northern Querétaro, Quintana Roo, Sonora and Zacatecas.
Regions such as Baja California, Baja California Sur and the southwest of the State of Mexico will experience temperatures of 35 to 40 degrees, while Mexico City and Tlaxcala will register temperatures of 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Recommendations against heat wave
Faced with the third heat wave of the season, authorities recommend that the population take preventive measures to mitigate the effects of high temperatures.
It is suggested to avoid prolonged exposure to solar radiation, stay well hydrated, and pay special attention to vulnerable groups such as chronically ill people, children, and older adults. Likewise, it is requested to follow the instructions of the Health and Civil Protection sector to minimize risks.
The third heat wave of the season not only brings extremely high temperatures, but also adverse effects in different regions of the country.
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