Heavy Rains to Hit Quintana Roo This Week

Cancún, QR — The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has forecast heavy rains for Quintana Roo on Wednesday, November 5, due to the passage of the season's twelfth cold front and the fortieth tropical wave.

In the Yucatán Peninsula, skies are expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with a cool to warm atmosphere in the morning and hot conditions during the afternoon. The precipitation could be accompanied by electrical discharges and cause pooling of water or reduced visibility. Winds will be from the east and northeast at 10 to 20 km/h, with gusts of up to 35 km/h.

Weather System Details

The State Coordination of Civil Protection (Coeproc) reports that the frontal system and the tropical wave will maintain heavy rains in Quintana Roo, primarily in the northern and central municipalities of the state. Mostly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day, with a hot environment and northeasterly winds with gusts of up to 50 km/h in coastal zones.

Municipal Forecast for Quintana Roo

Weather authorities are urging caution due to potential flooding, wind gusts, and electrical activity across various parts of the state, with greater intensity in the northern and central municipalities.

• Benito Juárez: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Intervals of showers with periods of heavy rain and electrical activity. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 20/22 °C.
• Lázaro Cárdenas: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Showers with periods of heavy rain. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 29/31 °C. Minimum temperature: 21/23 °C.
• Isla Mujeres: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Periods of heavy rain with electrical activity. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 32/34 °C. Minimum temperature: 21/23 °C.
• Cozumel: Cloudy skies with showers and heavy rain. Northwest and east winds of 18 to 27 km/h with gusts of 40 km/h. Maximum temperature: 27/29 °C. Minimum temperature: 22/24 °C.
• Playa del Carmen: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Heavy rains with electrical activity. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 29/31 °C. Minimum temperature: 18/20 °C.
• Tulum: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Intervals of showers with periods of heavy rain. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 29/31 °C. Minimum temperature: 18/20 °C.
• José María Morelos: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Rain with intervals of showers. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 18/20 °C.
• Felipe Carrillo Puerto: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Rain with intervals of showers. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 16/18 °C.
• Othón P. Blanco: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Rain with intervals of showers. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 19/21 °C.
• Puerto Morelos: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Periods of heavy rain with electrical activity. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 21/23 °C.
• Bacalar: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Rain with intervals of showers. East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 km/h. Maximum temperature: 30/32 °C. Minimum temperature: 19/21 °C.

Official Recommendations

Coeproc urges the population to stay informed regarding the forecast of heavy rains in Quintana Roo. Recommendations include consulting official meteorological bulletins, staying properly hydrated, and wearing light, light-colored clothing.

Furthermore, precautions are suggested when traveling on highways or in urban areas due to the possible formation of fog banks. Those undertaking maritime or aquatic activities are asked to pay close attention to the instructions of the Port Authorities and avoid exposure to elevated wave conditions.