Yucatán braces for extreme heat and isolated showers on August 2

The regional weather service forecasts a very hot Sunday in Yucatán, with maximum temperatures reaching 34 °C, minimum 24 °C and a heat index near 40 °C. Light, isolated showers are expected in the afternoon, especially in the capital Mérida, as humidity remains high and winds shift from east‑southeast to northeast at 8‑9 km/h.

Authorities advise residents to stay well hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and wear light, light‑coloured clothing. The forecast follows a weekend pattern of rising temperatures and occasional rain, driven by tropical wave 23 and a mid‑level trough that may produce brief thunderstorms with electrical activity and coastal winds up to 40 km/h.

The public is warned of heat‑stroke risk and urged to monitor updates from local civil protection services.