Cooler temps, wind and rain follow wonderful weekend weather

ByYucatán Magazine
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologiaYucatan/videos/955946394605309/

Good weather held out for Saturday’s Noche Blanca celebration and this morning’s Bici Ruta.

Now, a low pressure system is moving in.

Cooler air, wind and rain are coming in from the north. Winds up to 60 kmh/37 mph are expected on the coast. Waves could reach 2.5 meters/8 feet high.

Cold front No. 16 has already reached the peninsula. Tonight, temperatures could dip to below 15C/60F in the region. The southern part of the state could be even cooler.

Moderate rainfall is also due to arrive this evening.

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