The third heat wave in Mexico is provoking temperatures above 45 degrees in some states of the country and things are far from improving. An anticyclonic circulation in middle levels of the atmosphere will cause this phenomenon lasts throughout the week. The National Water Commission (Conagua), as well as the civil protection authorities of each entity, recommended that the population Do not expose yourself to solar radiation for long periods of time and hydrate properly.
In accordance with the latest statement from the ConaguaIn states like Coahuila, Nuevo León, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas, the thermometer will reach 45 degrees. In the Mexico City is expected a maximum of between 32 and 34 degrees CelsiusTherefore, the Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection already issued an orange alert in 11 of the 16 municipalities. The rains will not manifest in the country’s capital, although they will in entities such as Oaxaca, Chiapas, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo and others.
The Conagua warned that The third heat wave in Mexico will last until Sunday June 18 and asked to pay special attention to children, the elderly and people who are under medical treatment, since they are the most vulnerable groups. The authorities recommended not to expose to sun radiation for a long time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Similarly, don’t take your pet out in that period so as not to risk a possible heat stroke.
What is the heat wave and when will it end in Mexico?
A heat wave is a period with excessive temperatures that are maintained for more than three days. This phenomenon occurs due to the presence of an anticyclone in the high levels of the atmosphere, which favors a very hot daytime environment. It is because of that the maximum temperatures are recorded between 2 and 4 in the afternoonwhile the minima occur between 5 and 7 in the morning.
The third heat wave began on June 1when the Conagua reported a high pressure system in the middle levels of the atmosphere. In accordance with the National Weather Service glossarythe anticyclonic circulation is a systematic atmospheric circulation associated with a high pressure system. In the Northern hemisphere its direction of rotation is equal to that of the hands of the clock and the opposite in the case of the Southern hemisphere.
The National Civil Protection Coordination mentioned that The hot season in Mexico is from March to June. in the northeast, center and southeast of the country, while in the northwest it occurs from July to September. In the cities it is more intense, due to deforestation, urbanization and pollution. In months like June and July, the thermometer exceeds 40 degrees Celsius in several major cities.
According to the forecast of the authorities, The third heat wave will continue, at least, until June 18. Avoid sunbathing between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing with long sleeves, hydrate with plain water (even if you are not thirsty) and eat fresh food. If you are going out, don’t forget to put on sunscreen, glasses and a hat.