Persistent heat and stormy weather persist in northwest Mexico, following Ivo's path.
In northern Mexico, the Mexican monsoon is causing atmospheric instability, generating intense rains in the states of Durango and Sinaloa. The monsoon converges in northwestern Mexico, bringing significant rainfall, and the SMN predicts up to 75 mm (3 inches) of rain in these states. Electrical storms and hail are also in the forecast due to the Mexican monsoon.
Meanwhile, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued an advisory warning about dangerous surf and rip-current conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ivo. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 96 km/h (60 mph) and it is reaching the southern Baja California Peninsula, generating surf swells affecting Mexico's southwestern coast.
In addition to these weather events, a heat wave is scorching northwestern Mexico, with Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, setting a new record high temperature of 52.7 degrees C (127 degrees F) on Thursday. State and local authorities have implemented measures to mitigate the heat, setting up hydration stations and air-conditioned shelters.
The Mexican National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued warnings for adverse climatic conditions across several regions of the nation. The warnings include threats such as life-threatening surf, high winds, monsoon-related intense rainfall, and the scorching heat wave. Baja California Sur could see surf swells up to 4 meters (13 feet) high, while Oaxaca and Chiapas could expect swells of up to 3 meters (10 feet).
However, there are no records or warnings for Tropical Storm Ivo or related specific deaths in August 2021. Tropical Storm Ivo occurred early in the 2021 Pacific hurricane season (June-July 2021), impacting parts of Mexico mainly with rainfall and coastal effects before August. By August 2021, Mexico typically faces heat waves and monsoon rains linked to the North American monsoon, often causing flooding and sometimes fatalities due to storms and landslides.
Jalisco is expected to see considerable precipitation due to the Mexican monsoon. The SMN has warned coastal residents of the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, and Baja California Sur about heavy rains and high winds.
The Mexican General Directorate of Epidemiology issued a report on this year's heat waves, but no specific data was found regarding August 2021. For a more precise historical summary of Tropical Storm Ivo or monsoon impacts in Mexico during August 2021, additional specialized meteorological archives or government reports from that time would be necessary.
- The Mexican monsoon, extending to Jalisco in the southwest, is predicted to bring heavy rains and high winds by the SMN.
- The weather events in August 2021, such as the Mexican monsoon and the heat wave, prompted warnings from the Mexican National Meteorological Service (SMN).
- Ongoing scientific studies of climate change and environmental science may help forecast and prepare for future weather incidents like the Mexican monsoon.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) maintained constant vigilance over Tropical Storm Ivo, tracking its impact on the southwestern coast of Mexico and generating surf swells.
