MÉRIDA.- Although a period of relative meteorological calm is approaching for the region, in the sense of storm activity, squalls, “Hey couples” and so on, this does not imply that it will stop raining completely.
This is how the meteorologist expressed it Juan Antonio Palmawho also detailed the tropical activity in the Atlantic, as well as the latest reports on the advance of the Tormenta Tropical ‘Melissa’.
Weather in Yucatán: the rains will continue in the Peninsula
In principle, starting tomorrow, Thursday, we expect rainfall to decrease in intensity and spatial coverage.
However, it is still possible that rain may occur in different areas of the peninsular territory, mainly due to the entry of tropical maritime air, together with the “Mayan Vaguada”.
Everything indicates that this situation will be quite similar for Friday and Saturday.
In this regard, the forecasts indicate that on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be scattered moderate rains (5 to 25 mm) in 40% to 50% of Yucatan, Campeche y Quintana Roo.
For now, electrical activity would remain quite limited and, if anything, would only occur punctually.
However, it is very important to consider the issue of precipitation so that it does not take us by surprise when planning outdoor activities.
What will most likely continue without major changes is the temperature (at least for the remainder of this week), since between now and Sunday maximum values of 30 °C to 36 °C in the three peninsular states.
Likewise, the winds will remain predominantly northeasterly, with intensities of 10 to 40 km/h, without ruling out gusts exceeding 45 km/h in coastal areas.
Melissa could become a major hurricane
It is important to mention that, parallel to the meteorological situation on the peninsula, we must continuously monitor what is happening with the Tormenta Tropical “Melissa”.
For now, predictions indicate that, during the rest of the week, the phenomenon will move slowly through the Caribbean Sea central, threatening in the short term the island of Jamaica.
Little by little it will settle into a very favorable environment for its intensification into a major hurricaneas indicated by official forecasts.
It must be emphasized that, currently, “Melissa” does not represent a direct impact threat to the Yucatan Peninsulasince a frontal system would prevent any attempt at the approach of the hydrometeor.
However, many factors are at play and it is still too early to confirm or rule out any scenario. You have to be very careful with it.
Collaboration by Juan Antonio Palma*
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