dailyloe.com – Mexico faces a critical weather phase with the arrival of Cold Front 44. The system will bring intense rains and a dangerous combination of factors. It will interact with an upper-level trough and the subtropical jet stream.
This creates a prolonged instability scenario. Precipitation will be nearly continuous from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12. The phenomenon will be persistent and cumulative.
Unlike brief storms, this system will leave rain for several consecutive hours. This increases soil saturation levels. It also elevates the risk of flooding.
Northern, central, and eastern states will receive the most intense precipitation. Practically the entire territory will have some degree of impact. The problem is not just the water quantity.
The continuity of the event is a major concern. Rivers and streams could rapidly increase their flow. Urban areas with limited drainage will face waterlogging.
In mountainous areas, weakened soil could lead to landslides. This puts homes and roads at risk. The storm will not arrive with rain alone.
The combination of accumulated heat and cold air aloft will generate frequent thunderstorms. These will be accompanied by hail in different parts of the country. Gusts of wind could reach between 70 and 80 km/h.
This is especially likely towards Sunday. These conditions raise the danger level. They include falling trees and power cuts.
Transportation will be affected with reduced visibility on routes. For motorists, the scenario will be especially complex. Water on the roadway and lateral wind are hazards.
Possible objects displaced by gusts add to the danger. One striking aspect will be the thermal contrast. Some regions had been recording intense heat.
The entry of cold air will cause an abrupt drop in temperatures. This will mainly occur in the north and mountainous areas.[]
Source: El Cronista
