More downpours in Cancún this Thursday: gusts up to 60 km/h as city crews clear storm drains
State Civil Protection forecasts rain with lightning and a heat index up to 42°C in the northern zone; the city deployed 150 workers in 15 brigades along main avenues.
Northern Quintana Roo —Benito Juárez, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Puerto Morelos— will see partly cloudy skies turning overcast this Thursday, with intervals of downpours and lightning, according to the weather bulletin from the State Civil Protection Coordination (COEPROC) valid from 6:00 a.m. July 16 to 6:00 a.m. July 17.
Moisture flowing in from the Caribbean keeps highs between 32 and 39°C, with a heat index of 40 to 42°C in the north of the state. Easterly winds of 15 to 25 km/h will bring gusts of 40 to 60 km/h along the coast, and waves will reach 1 to 2 meters in coastal waters. Civil Protection noted that no tropical cyclone is currently active in the Caribbean Sea.
City crews are already out after Wednesday's rain
Following Wednesday's rainfall, Landy Pantoja, acting head of the Municipal Presidency, and City Secretary General Pablo Gutiérrez Fernández supervised an operation with 150 workers organized into 15 brigades clearing storm drains and removing debris. Crews covered Tulum, Bonampak, Cobá, Xcaret, Sunyaxchén, Tankah, Playas, Xpuhil, Palenque, La Costa, Donceles and Lombardo Toledano avenues, plus the Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Chac Mool intersection.
According to the city's assessment, the preventive work avoided major damage or significant traffic disruptions. The municipality also joined a state command post to coordinate the response through the rainy season.
What to do if heavy rain hits today
- Don't litter: bags and debris are the main cause of clogged drains and street flooding in Cancún.
- Report flooding, blocked drains or fresh potholes to the municipal line 072; in an emergency, call 911.
- If driving in the rain, slow down and leave extra distance; in very low visibility, follow the lights of the vehicle ahead and avoid hard braking.
- Civil Protection also recommends constant hydration, light-colored clothing and skipping intense outdoor exercise given the heat index of up to 42°C.
- Small craft should use caution due to gusts and waves up to 2 meters; check port status before heading out.
The extended outlook points to Caribbean moisture continuing to feed afternoon showers in the coming days — a typical July pattern in northern Quintana Roo.
Sources
- COEPROC — Boletín Meteorológico 16 de julio 2026 — Coordinación Estatal de Protección Civil de Quintana Roo
- Ayuntamiento de Benito Juárez — Supervisan operativo tras lluvias en Cancún — Ayuntamiento de Benito Juárez
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