Heavy Rain and Extreme Heat Forecast Across Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — A low-pressure channel over the Yucatan Peninsula, combined with an upper-level trough and moisture flowing in from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, will bring heavy to very heavy rain and electrical storms to parts of Quintana Roo on Tuesday, September 29.

Forecasters expect rainfall accumulations of between 50 and 75 millimeters, while daytime highs will range from 32°C to 41°C. Lázaro Cárdenas is expected to record one of the highest readings, reaching 41°C with a heat index of 44°C.

Heavy rain, isolated very heavy downpours and thunderstorms are forecast for Benito Juárez, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Puerto Morelos. José María Morelos, Othón P. Blanco and Bacalar can expect intervals of showers with locally heavy rainfall.

Conditions will also be difficult along the coast, where east and southeast winds are forecast to gust up to 50 kilometers per hour, with waves of 2 to 4 feet. Sea temperatures will range between 29°C and 30°C, and officials urged caution for boating and water activities.

With hot to extremely hot conditions expected, residents and visitors are advised to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous physical activity in direct sunlight, wear light clothing and protect themselves with hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Drivers are also asked to take care because of possible fog banks in the morning and at night.