MÉRIDA, Yucatán.— After the meteorological calm that was positioned over our region due to extensive anticyclonic circulationit is expected that from mid-week, and especially for the weekend, there will be important changes in the weather over the Yucatan Peninsulagiven that the rains will increase due to the influence of a new cold front.
According to weather forecasts, the week will begin with hot environment and some isolated raindue to the entry of tropical maritime air from the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. In the same way, the hot atmosphere will continue in the afternoons, with temperatures that could reach around 35 °C.
Increase in rainfall potential
Starting Wednesdayhe Rainfall potential will increase gradually in the peninsular region due to a induced trough for a cold front which will be located over the central part of the Gulf of Mexico. This front could be reaching northern part of the Peninsula no later than this Friday, significantly increasing cloudiness and rain in the region.
This frontal system and its associated trough are expected to favor the potential for moderate to very strong rains and thunderstorms, which could reach accumulations of between 5 and up to 50 mm. The rains could come accompanied with abundant electrical activity and some squalls.
They foresee a short-term “northern” event
Likewise, it is expected that short-lived “northern” eventmainly on the northern coast of the peninsula, with winds that could reach between 55 and 60 km/h from Friday, in addition to high waves, so it is important that navigation stay aware of the warnings issued by the port authorities.
Temperatures, cloudy and rainy
This is what refers to the temperatures, cloudy and rainy that this front system will bring, obviously they will lower thermal values. However, it will not be a significant decrease, since the cold air mass that will give impetus to this frontal system will not penetrate most of the region, and will only leave a temporary cooling. In fact, from Saturday and Sunday this frontal system would begin to weaken and retreat a little to the north.
Therefore, from Wednesday onwards the rains will return and the atmosphere will become cooler.
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