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Official Forecasts for Oct. 22: Heavy Rains in Southern Mexico, Gusty Showers Across Galicia

Forecasters trace the setup to low‑pressure features, an upper‑level trough plus Tropical Wave 39.

Overview

  • Mexico’s SMN/Conagua expects heavy to very heavy rain of 50–75 mm in parts of Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas, with strong showers in Puebla, Tabasco and the Yucatán Peninsula.
  • Additional Mexican states from San Luis Potosí and Querétaro to Jalisco, Michoacán and Guerrero are forecast to see scattered showers, with isolated light rain in several northwest and central areas.
  • SMN warns of coastal hazards in the Gulf of Tehuantepec, including wind gusts up to about 70 km/h and elevated seas along Oaxaca and Chiapas.
  • Conagua lists risks from the downpours such as urban flooding, landslides, dangerous currents, falling trees or signage, rising rivers and reduced visibility for drivers.
  • AEMET-based forecasts for Galicia call for a cloudy, humid day with frequent light rain, afternoon storm chances and notable gusts often ranging from 50 to 72 km/h across towns including Vigo, Pontevedra, Silleda and others.