Weather patterns in Mexico, Colombia, and Latin America

Meteorological forecasts for Mexico and Colombia indicate shifting weather conditions throughout late October. In Mexico, Tijuana initially faced hot temperatures, followed by predictions of rain and drizzle. In Ciudad Juárez, authorities maintained a preventive alert for storms and electrical activity. Recent updates show a cold front bringing low temperatures to Mexico City, with some boroughs expected to reach 4°C, while Sonora and Chihuahua face heavy rains. Guanajuato is expecting strong winds up to 50 km/h. In Colombia, Bogotá was expected to experience frequent rainfall. In La Guajira, Meteoguajira continues to warn of thunderstorms and electrical activity due to atmospheric instability. Newer alerts indicate intensifying risks in Ecuador, where INAMHI has issued Meteorological Warning No. 82, forecasting intense rainfall, electrical storms, and wind gusts. Coastal regions such as Esmeraldas, Guayas, and Manabí, along with western Andean provinces like Pichincha, face risks of flooding, river rises, and landslides. Recent reports from Guayaquil indicate that heavy storms have caused flooding in 68 sectors and resulted in fallen trees. In Venezuela, INAMEH expects increased cloud cover and variable intensity rainfall with lightning across much of the country, notably in Bolívar, Amazonas, and Zulia. In the Dominican Republic, Indomet and the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) have issued alerts for several provinces, including Barahona, Pedernales, Bahoruco, and Independencia, due to a trough causing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential urban flooding. In Guatemala, INSIVUMEH reports a decrease in rainfall due to a high-pressure system, though high temperatures reaching 35°C are expected and saturated soils maintain risks of landslides. Peru remains under a red alert for extreme heat and high UV radiation, though Senamhi is monitoring localized light rains in Lima. Meanwhile, Costa Rica and Honduras are transitioning toward the dry season.