Brace Yourself for a Wild Winter: 48 Cold Fronts and 9 Major Storms Ahead!

At least four days of heavy rains are approaching in the Yucatan Peninsula, says Conagua

In the Cold front season 2024-2025 the arrival of is forecast 48 frontal systems and 7 winter storms to Mexico, reported Alejandra Margarita Méndez Girón, general coordinator of the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua).

The cold front season generally covers from September to May And based on projections, this time it will be very similar to 2023-2024when about 50 cold fronts and 9 storms arrived.

How many cold fronts will arrive in Mexico per month?

In a press video conference, where the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) participated and representatives of the Navy were present, Alejandra Méndez explained that of the 48 frontal systems that are expected three in september, Four in October, six in November, eight in December, eight in January, seven in February, six in March, four in April and two in May..

As for the winter stormshe pointed out that one is expected in November, another in December, two in January and three in February.

Which states would be most affected by cold fronts?

The official specified that the states that could register the greater temperature drops They are Chihuahua, Durango, Tlaxcala, Zacatecas, State of Mexico, Aguascalientes, Coahuila and Hidalgo.

He highlighted that at the beginning of the cold front season the transition period from summer to autumnwhen tropical cyclones are still present.

What happens if a cold front “collides” with a cyclone?

Given this situation, he added that extreme precautions must be taken, since frontal systems can interact with tropical cyclones, modify their trajectories and sometimes, force them to park.

As is known, the Atlantic hurricane seasonwhich represents the main danger for the Yucatan Peninsula, covers the period from June 1 to November 30, that is, it coincides with the period of cold fronts for almost 3 months.

In his conference, Méndez Girón warned that if a tropical cyclone stops near towns it can generate heavy rains, strong gusts of wind, flooding and landslides.

Heavy rains are forecast for the Yucatan Peninsula

On the other hand, the general coordinator of the SMN pointed out that from next Saturday to Tuesday A storm of intense to torrential rains is expected over the Yucatan Peninsula, the east, northeast and southeast of the country.

This situation will be due to the Cold front interaction number 1which will extend over the northeast of the country and the center of the Gulf of Mexico, with tropical wave number 21or a possible low pressure with cyclonic potential, which is expected to be located south of the Gulf of Mexico.

Cold Front Emergency Preparations

For his part, the director of Emergency Care, of the Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Care Management of Conagua, Raúl Gutiérrez Haz, explained that, in order to address situations that could be generated by the effects of cold frontsespecially rain, there are specialized personnel and equipment in 21 regional emergency care centers in the country.

With this equipment, he added, Conagua has the capacity to pump flooded water, clear drainage systems and help remove trees and structures knocked down by the wind, among other actions to deal with emergency situations.

Recommendations for the arrival of cold fronts

In turn, representing the national coordinator of Civil Protection, Laura Velázquez Alzúa, the head of department of the National Center for Communication and Operation of Civil Protection, Karen Colotla Cruz, said that In the face of low temperatures, the following is recommended::

• Wrap up and protect your face and head
• Cover yourself with several garments
• Drink hot beverages to maintain body temperature
• When leaving a warm place, it is important to cover your nose and mouth to avoid sudden changes in temperature.

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At ​Least Four Days of Heavy Rains are Approaching​ in the Yucatan Peninsula, Says Conagua

The cold ⁤front season is upon us, and with it comes the expectation of heavy rains and ‌strong winds in various parts of Mexico. According ⁤to Alejandra Margarita Méndez Girón, general coordinator of the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the⁤ National Water Commission (Conagua), 48 frontal ‍systems​ and⁢ 7 ⁣winter storms are⁢ forecast‍ to arrive in Mexico ​during⁣ the 2024-2025 cold front ‍season [[1]].

Understanding the Cold Front Season

The cold front⁣ season⁣ generally⁢ covers the‌ period from September‍ to May, and based on projections, this time it will be very similar to ⁢2023-2024, when ⁣about 50 ​cold fronts and 9 storms arrived⁣ [[1]]. Cold fronts do‍ not reach‌ Mexico during ⁣the summer months, but ‍weather patterns shift in the fall as the ​northern hemisphere⁢ is ⁢tilted away from the ⁢sun [[2]].

How Many ​Cold Fronts Will Arrive in⁢ Mexico per Month?

According to Alejandra Méndez, three cold fronts are⁤ expected⁢ in September,​ four in October, six in November, eight in December, eight⁢ in January, seven in February, six in March, four⁣ in April, and two in‌ May [[1]]. As for⁢ winter storms, one is expected in November, another in December, two ⁤in January, and three in February.

Which States ⁣Would be Most Affected by Cold Fronts?

The states that could register the greater temperature drops⁢ are Chihuahua, Durango, Tlaxcala, Zacatecas, State of Mexico, Aguascalientes, Coahuila, and Hidalgo [[1]]. The transition period from summer to⁣ autumn is critical, as tropical cyclones are still present, and cold fronts can interact with ‍them, modifying their trajectories‍ and sometimes ⁤forcing⁤ them to park [[1]].

What Happens if ​a Cold‍ Front “Collides” with ⁣a⁤ Cyclone?

If a tropical cyclone stops near towns, it ⁤can generate heavy‍ rains,​ strong gusts of ⁤wind, ​flooding, and landslides‍ [[1]]. Extreme precautions must be taken, as​ the‍ Atlantic hurricane ⁤season, which represents the main danger for the Yucatan Peninsula, covers the period from June ‍1⁣ to November 30, coinciding with the ⁤period of cold fronts for almost 3 months [[1]].

Heavy Rains are Forecast for the ‌Yucatan Peninsula

From ‌next Saturday⁣ to Tuesday, a storm of intense to​ torrential rains⁢ is expected‌ over the Yucatan Peninsula, the east, northeast, and southeast⁢ of the country, ⁤due ⁣to ‍the Cold front interaction number 1, which will extend over⁢ the northeast​ of the country and the center of the ⁤Gulf of Mexico, with tropical wave number 21 or a possible low pressure with⁣ cyclonic potential [[1]].

Cold Front Emergency Preparations

Conagua has specialized personnel and equipment in 21 regional emergency care centers in the country to address ‍situations that could be generated​ by the effects of cold fronts, especially rain. This⁢ equipment has the capacity to pump flooded water, clear drainage systems, and help remove trees and structures knocked down​ by the wind, among other actions to deal

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At Least Four Days of Heavy Rains are Approaching in the Yucatan Peninsula, Says Conagua

The Yucatan Peninsula is bracing for impact as Conagua, Mexico’s National Water Commission, warns of at least four days of heavy rains approaching the region. According to Alejandra Margarita Méndez Girón, general coordinator of the National Meteorological Service (SMN), 48 frontal systems and 7 winter storms are expected to hit Mexico during the cold front season, which generally covers from September to May [1].

How Many Cold Fronts Will Arrive in Mexico per Month?

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