Mexico City Forecast Calls for Storms and 45 km/h Gusts Thursday
Mexico City's weather service expects showers of 5 to 25 millimeters in the north on Thursday, with wind gusts up to 45 km/h. Friday also has rain.
Mexico City is headed for a cool, cloudy Thursday, Nov. 12, with on-and-off showers and a chance of lightning, according to the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN, Mexico’s national weather service). Publimetro México reported that the north of the capital faces the greatest risk of storms. Showers are also forecast again on Friday, Nov. 13.
Where the heaviest rain is expected
Conditions are roughest in the north of the city. The forecast there calls for storms that could drop between 5 and 25 millimeters of rain, with daytime highs of 22 to 24 degrees and wind gusts reaching 45 kilometers per hour.
The center and the east of the city may get showers of the same size, 5 to 25 millimeters, although clouds will be the main feature. The west and south will see lighter rain, with expected totals of 0.1 to 5 millimeters.
Temperatures across the city
The south is the coldest area. Early-morning readings there could drop to 10 degrees, and afternoon highs should land between 20 and 22 degrees. Lows of 11 to 13 degrees are expected in the north, east and west, while the center should bottom out between 12 and 14 degrees. The source does not state the temperature scale.
Why it matters for getting around
The SMN’s general outlook says rainfall may pick up during the afternoon and bring electrical activity. Publimetro notes that the downpours can leave standing water on streets, cut visibility and slow traffic, most of all while the heaviest rain is falling. Residents who commute in the afternoon, especially in the north, are the most exposed to these delays.
The outlet suggests residents bring an umbrella, put on warm clothing in the morning and avoid taking cover under trees in a storm. Drivers are advised to take extra care, to stay clear of power cables and to follow notices from Protección Civil, the civil protection authorities.
Friday looks unsettled too
Meteorological authorities have kept showers in the forecast for Friday, Nov. 13, so unstable weather could carry on in the capital. Checking the latest SMN bulletins and local alerts is the simplest way to follow changes through the day.
Source: Publimetro México
