Heavy Rain and High Heat Forecast Across Quintana Roo on Friday

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Heavy rain and high temperatures are forecast across Quintana Roo on Friday as several weather systems interact over the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported.

Rainfall accumulations of 50 to 75 millimeters are expected, according to the forecast from the National Water Commission (Conagua). The rain could fall across all 11 of the state’s municipalities, accompanied by lightning and wind gusts.

Officials warned the downpours could cause puddles and flooding in low-lying areas and reduce visibility on highways and city streets.

Conagua said the conditions stem from a cyclonic circulation and an upper-level trough over the Campeche Sound, along with the approach of tropical wave No. 42 toward southeastern Mexico and moisture flowing in from both coasts.

Despite the rain, the state will remain hot to very hot throughout the day.

The forecast also calls for very heavy to intense rain in Campeche, while neighboring Yucatán can expect heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.

Elsewhere in Mexico, cold front No. 1 will bring intense rain to states in the north and northeast, while Tropical Cyclone Rachel continues moving across the Pacific Ocean, mainly affecting western Mexico.

The SMN urged residents to monitor weather advisories, noting that the heaviest rains could raise river and stream levels and trigger flooding in vulnerable areas.