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Monsoon, Tropical Waves and Pacific Lows Fuel Flood, Heat and Cyclone Hazards in Mexico

SMN extended warnings through Thursday for Tropical Waves 16 and 17 with heightened storm hazards

Overview

  • CONAGUA is monitoring two Pacific low-pressure zones, including one south of Guerrero with a 60% chance of cyclonic development within seven days.
  • SMN extended flood and rainfall alerts through Thursday as Tropical Waves 16 and 17 interact with the summer monsoon to unleash intense to very intense rains in southern Veracruz, northern and eastern Oaxaca and eastern and southern Chiapas.
  • Civil protection agencies have warned of extreme heat exceeding 45 °C in Baja California and Sonora, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses and infrastructure strain.
  • Strong gusts up to 80 km/h, coastal waves reaching 3.5 m and possible hail in central and western states have been forecast, heightening risks of property damage and shoreline flooding.
  • Authorities are urging residents nationwide to prepare for flash floods, landslides and power outages as widespread heavy rains and storm conditions persist.