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Isaias dissipates over the US: no Atlantic systems threaten Quintana Roo

The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory and is not monitoring any area of possible development over the next 7 days.

Atlantic map with no tropical systems near the Yucatán Peninsula

Isaias is no longer a tropical system and no longer poses a risk to Quintana Roo: the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its final advisory, and at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, placed the post-tropical cyclone inland over the southeastern United States, with winds of only about 40 km/h (25 mph) and moving northeast.

According to the NHC's official outlook, no other disturbances are being monitored in the Atlantic basin in either the 2-day or 7-day forecast, including the Caribbean and the area near the Yucatán Peninsula.

What it means for Cancún

Isaias was the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, and its path through the Gulf of Mexico kept northern Quintana Roo on watch for several days, with rain associated with its circulation. With the system now far away and weakened, no direct effects from the cyclone are expected on the state's coast.

That does not mean the season is over: the Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30, and October also tends to bring the first cold fronts and «Norte» wind events, which in Cancún mean rain, wind gusts and high waves.

What to do now

  • Check your home after recent rains: clear drains and roof gutters and get rid of containers that hold water to prevent breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes.
  • Don't put away your emergency kit yet: bottled water, flashlight, batteries, first-aid kit and documents in a plastic bag remain useful until the end of November.
  • If you're heading out to sea or to Isla Mujeres, check port status with the Harbor Master's Office first; small-craft closures can happen with cold fronts.
  • Follow official sources only: bulletins from the State Civil Protection Coordination (COEPROC) and Mexico's National Weather Service. For emergencies, dial 911.

To report problems

If flooding or clogged storm drains remain on your street after recent rains, the Benito Juárez city government takes reports via WhatsApp on ChatCun, 998 778 4500.

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