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Mexico Braces for Nationwide Downpours as Priscilla Hugs Baja and Pacific Low Builds Off Guerrero–Michoacán

Forecasters warn of torrential totals in select states, with flooding, landslides, lightning, dangerous surf possible.

Overview

  • SMN projects precipitation across all 32 states today, with risks that include urban flooding, rising rivers, landslides and electrical storms.
  • Forecasts call for torrential 150–250 mm totals in parts of San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz, Guerrero and Oaxaca.
  • Tropical Storm Priscilla continues parallel to the west coast of Baja California Sur, bringing strong winds, coastal rains and elevated surf.
  • A low‑pressure area off Guerrero and Michoacán carries a high chance of cyclonic development and is helping drive very strong to intense rains in the south and southeast.
  • New cold fronts expected Friday and Saturday could increase rainfall in the northwest, with very strong showers likely in Baja California.