Mexico City Braces for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Possible Hail
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico City is expected to experience strong to very strong rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible hail on Sunday.
- Maximum temperatures will reach 25 degrees Celsius, with cooler temperatures expected overnight and into Monday morning.
- Residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts due to the potential for severe weather conditions.
Mexico City residents should prepare for a day of significant weather activity on Sunday, as forecasts predict strong to very strong rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of hail. The Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) issued the alert, advising the public to remain vigilant. The capital can expect a warm day with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with the temperature reaching a high of 25 degrees Celsius. Variable winds will blow between 10 to 25 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 45 km/h. Overnight, the temperature will drop to 19 degrees Celsius, and by Monday morning, it could reach as low as 14 degrees Celsius, indicating a cool start to the week. Meanwhile, monitoring of the Popocatรฉpetl volcano shows a slight emission of water vapor, with no recent volcanic ash. If ash were to be emitted, it would disperse to the southwest, posing no risk to Mexico City.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.