Coahuila and Durango see shift from heavy rain to clear skies

The weather in northern Mexico is undergoing a dramatic shift, with intense rainfall and thunderstorms forecast for Friday, July 24 in Coahuila and Durango, followed by a clear and warm Saturday in Durango's capital. The Comisión Nacional del Agua (Conagua) warns of atmospheric instability and the influence of tropical cyclone Bertha and the monsoon. Source: mileniomx (Friday)

Friday's storm

For Coahuila, Friday brings "lluvias puntuales muy fuertes" (very heavy localized rains) due to a cyclonic circulation and instability aloft, while Durango expects "lluvias puntuales intensas" from the Mexican monsoon. Source: mileniomx (Friday) Both states face risks of flooding, landslides, and hail, with wind gusts of 40–60 km/h. The Comarca Lagunera (Torreón, Gómez Palacio, Lerdo) has a 90% chance of rain and highs of 34–35°C. Source: mileniomx (Friday)

Contrast with Thursday and Saturday

Just a day earlier, Thursday, July 23, was very hot: Coahuila reached 40–45°C with no rain, and Durango had a 0% rain probability in the Laguna region. Source: mileniomx (Thursday) By Saturday, July 25, Victoria de Durango enjoys "cielo completamente despejado" (completely clear sky) and a high of 30°C, with light winds and low humidity. Source: heraldomx The rapid change underscores the variability of monsoon-related weather.