The hot season in Mexico recently began, with certain regions of the country experiencing higher temperatures this Tuesday, February 25, compared to previous weeks. According to the Meteorological Service of the National Water Commission (Conagua), an anticyclonic system is expected to influence the appearance of clear skies and reduce the probability of rain, resulting in light winds and an increase in drought in the northwestern part of the country, where several dams are below 50% of their capacity.
It is forecasted that with the presence of the anticyclonic system this week, the number of cold fronts will decrease; however, some are expected for the remainder of February, March, and April, compared to the 48 predicted in the second half of last year. With the arrival of the hot season, the start of the rainy season in Mexico is approaching.
The hurricane season in Mexico officially begins on June 1 in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean but can start as early as May 15 in the Pacific Ocean. This period extends until the end of November, affecting the country with low-pressure systems and cyclones. The number of hurricanes predicted for this year has not yet been revealed by the Meteorological Service of Conagua, but it is expected to differ due to the expected climatic conditions.
The La Niña phenomenon, present since last January, brings changes to the climate compared to previous years, such as a possible cooling of the oceans that could impact the development of hurricanes and cyclones. The presence of La Niña may also affect global weather patterns, increasing drought in certain areas, such as northern Mexico.
The National Hurricane Center, based on data from the World Meteorological Organization, has revealed the names that this year's cyclones will carry during the hurricane season both in the Atlantic and in the Pacific. The assigned names range from Andrea to Wendy in the Atlantic, and from Alvin to Zelda in the Pacific. It is worth mentioning that some of these names may have adaptations in Spanish.
