The National Water Commission (Conagua) through the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of Mexico, has issued a intense occasional rain alert in various regions of the country to today June 12including Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roodue to a series of weather phenomena that include a low pressure center over the Yucatan Peninsula and an area of instability with cyclonic potential in the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
According to the Conagua weather forecast for today June 12the aforementioned climatic events, together with the interaction of various atmospheric systems, are expected to cause not only significant precipitation but also extreme wind conditions and an increase in temperatures, exceeding 40 ° C in 16 states of the country.
Rain and heat forecast today June 12
The low pressure center and the zone of cyclonic instability in the Gulf of Tehuantepec, combined with a low pressure trough extended over southeastern Mexico and a monsoon trough near the coasts of the Mexican South Pacificwill favor a storm of intense rains.
These rains will be accompanied by electric shocks and possible hail falls in the mentioned regions. Additionally, they anticipate heavy rains in Guerrero due to the same weather configuration.
A low pressure system at medium and high levels of the atmosphere, together with the influx of moisture from both oceans and the subtropical jet stream, will cause strong to very strong winds in most of the national territory. These conditions could lead to the formation of whirlwinds in areas of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
Likewise, the intensity of the rains is expected to generate flooding, flooding and landslides, increasing the levels of rivers and streams, which could represent a significant risk for the affected communities.
Recommendations and precautionary measures
Before him Conagua weather forecast for today June 12the Mexican authorities urge the population to be alert to the SMN warnings and take the necessary precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of these adverse conditions.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare for possible power outages, road obstructions and damage to structures due to strong gusts of wind and hail.
Heat in Mexico today June 12
The SMN report also highlights a considerable increase in temperatures throughout much of Mexico.
Maximum temperatures are expected that could exceed 45 °C in states such as Baja California, Sonora and Sinaloaand oscillate between 40 and 45 °C in fifteen other states.
This seasonal heat wave poses additional health risks for vulnerable populations, including dehydration and heat stroke.
Wind forecast and additional precautions
The projections in the Conagua weather forecast for today, June 12, also include winds with gusts that could reach between 50 and 70 km/h, with possible formations of whirlwinds in Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
According to Conagua’s weather forecast for today, June 12, these wind conditions are expected to cause trees to fall and damage to structures such as signs and roofs.
Authorities recommend securing objects that can be moved by the wind and being prepared to take safe shelter from the possible formation of waterspouts and whirlwinds.
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