Weather alerts issued in Nuevo León and Quintana Roo, Mexico

Civil protection authorities in Nuevo León activated a preventive alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in Monterrey and its metropolitan area on Saturday. The forecast called for a 60% chance of precipitation in the metro region, rising to 70% in southern and mountainous zones, with wind gusts of 30–50 km/h between 16:00 and 22:00. Residents were advised to secure outdoor objects, avoid sheltering under trees, and drive cautiously.

In Quintana Roo, specialists warned that the El Niño phenomenon could change local rainfall patterns in the coming months. Potential impacts include longer dry periods, higher average temperatures and altered rain intensity, which may affect tourism, agriculture and groundwater recharge. Protection‑civil agencies have intensified water‑conservation campaigns and urged the public to use water responsibly, stay informed of official weather updates and prepare for possible extreme conditions.