Next Heat Wave in Mexico: 2025 Dates & 45°C States
Mexico Faces Scorching Temperatures as Heat Wave Approaches
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Mexico is bracing for another bout of extreme heat as a significant heat wave is forecasted to impact a large portion of the country. The National meteorological Service (SMN) issued a warning on Tuesday, March 11, indicating that high temperatures will persist across much of the nation.
Areas Affected by the Impending Heat Wave
According to the SMN’s evening forecast, a heat wave is expected to grip seven key regions, excluding the northwest.The affected areas include:
- Southwest Tamaulipas
- Northern san Luis Potosí
- West,Central,and South of Jalisco
- West and Southwest Michoacán
- West,North,East,and South of Guerrero
- West,North,East,and South of Morelos
- East,Center,West,and Southwest of Oaxaca
Expected Temperatures During the Heat Wave
The heat wave is predicted to bring extremely high temperatures to several states. The SMN forecasts:
- Maximum temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees Celsius in Coahuila, Nuevo León, tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
- 35 to 40 degrees Celsius in Sinaloa,Nayarit,Colima,Guanajuato,Querétaro,Hidalgo,the Southwest of Puebla,Veracruz,Tabasco,and campeche.
- 30 to 35 degrees Celsius in southern Sonora, southeast of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, aguascalientes, the southwest of the State of Mexico, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
Origin of the Heat Wave
The SMN attributes the heat wave to an anticyclonic circulation at atmospheric levels combined with low water vapor content.This combination is expected to result in minimal rainfall and a hot to very hot atmosphere across much of Mexico.
Health Recommendations for the Public
Considering the impending heat wave, the SMN has issued several crucial recommendations to help the public protect their health:
- Stay well hydrated.
- Wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- Pay special attention to children and older adults.
Heightened Risk of Forest Fires
the National Meteorological Service has also cautioned about the increased risk of forest fires in the coming days.
Wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h are anticipated in the northwest, north, center-northeast, and northeast of the country, coupled with maximum temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.
The SMN conveyed via a video on X (@conagua_clima) that this situation poses a medium to high risk for forest fires in Sinaloa, Durango, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Nayarit, Jalisco, and Colima.
“Today,and the next 2 days,we will have probability for the propagation of #INCENDIOSFORESALES in northwest,north,center-northeast and northeast states of the national territory.”
Mexico Heat Wave: Your Questions Answered
Mexico is bracing for a significant heat wave.Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and informed.
What is the current heat wave situation in Mexico?
Mexico is preparing for a heat wave, with the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issuing warnings for high temperatures across much of the country starting Tuesday, March 11.
Which areas of Mexico will be moast affected by this heat wave?
The heat wave is expected to impact the following regions:
Northern San Luis Potosí
West, Central, and South of Jalisco
West and Southwest Michoacán
West, North, East, and South of Guerrero