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Mexico Braces as Cold Front 28 Brings Heavy Rains, Frosts and Gulf 'Norte' Winds

A polar air mass tied to the new front is expected to shift into the Caribbean by Friday, with a second system forecast to extend cold, windy conditions into the weekend.

Overview

  • The National Meteorological Service confirms Front 28 and its polar air mass are now influencing northern Mexico and the Gulf, driving a multi-hazard setup across the country.
  • Heavy rain is forecast in Veracruz, Tabasco, Oaxaca and Chiapas, with showers reaching the Yucatán Peninsula and parts of the center, raising risks of flooding and reduced visibility.
  • A pronounced Norte will generate dangerous winds, with gusts up to 80–100 km/h in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec and 40–60 km/h in Tamaulipas and Veracruz, alongside seas of 4–5 m in Tehuantepec and 2–3 m off Veracruz and Tabasco.
  • Highland areas face hard freezes, with lows of −10 to −5 °C in parts of Chihuahua and Durango and sub‑zero temperatures across multiple states; authorities highlight health risks after a carbon‑monoxide fatality reported in Chihuahua.
  • Outlook guidance indicates Front 28 will exit into the Caribbean by Friday as Front 29 approaches the northern border over the weekend, likely reinforcing cold air and strong winds.