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“Black Storm” in Mexico? the Phenomenon that Obscures the Sky and Will Affect These States

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In recent hours, the term “black storm” began to become very viral on social networks, due to the intense rains and winds that have struck Mexico. Although the weather forecast foresees hail and torrential precipitation, “black storm” is not an officially recognized term by the National Meteorological Service (SMN) or Conagua. However, it has become popular in networks and media to describe extreme rain episodes that darken the sky and reduce vi…
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In recent days the term “Black Storm” has begun to circulate to describe the arrival of intense rains that affect several regions of Mexico, however, you must know that this is not an official phenomenon. That is, there is no such “black Storm” as such, but it is a popular way of referring to conditions of severe instability. What is the “Black Storm"? Its origin comes from the alert system of Hong Kong, where the “black sign” is the maximum lev…

The National Weather Service (SMN) reported on the formation of a ‘black storm’ in Mexico on Tuesday, March 31, 2025. Which states will be affected by the ‘black storm’ today March 31? According to the forecast, this phenomenon is known for the high intensity of its precipitation, that is, between 50 and 75 millimeters. Among the states mainly affected by the ‘black storm’ are Chiapas and Oaxaca, as well as Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tabasco, …

In that closing of the month, the phenomenon that is known as "Black Storm" has generated alert in 19 states of the country and on TV Azteca Quintana Roo we explain to you how it forms and why it affects our state. The black storm is not an official weather term in Mexico, but it is popularly used to describe episodes of extreme rains where dense clouds completely darken the sky, causing precipitations above 70 mm per hour. How does the Black St…

The rains, and even the snowfalls, have surprised much of the country in the middle of spring. Social media has warned of the alleged formation of a “black storm” in Mexico. We explain to you what this term refers to and if it could happen in the country. The National Weather Service (SMN) warned about squalls and heavy rains with electric shocks in northern, western and southern states of the Republic. It was also pointed out about the fall of …

In recent hours, the term “black storm” began to become very viral on social networks, due to the intense rains and winds that have struck Mexico. Although the weather forecast foresees hail and torrential precipitation, “black storm” is not an officially recognized term by the National Meteorological Service (SMN) or Conagua. However, it has become popular in networks and media to describe extreme rain episodes that darken the sky and reduce vi…

The so-called "black storm" surprised thousands of Mexicans on Monday, March 30, when the sky suddenly darkened, bringing intense rain, lightning, possible hail, and strong gusts of wind. This phenomenon formed from the combination of low-pressure troughs, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and upper-level systems, affecting mainly the central, eastern, and southeastern parts of the country. Black Storm Today, March 31, in Mexico: For Tuesday, Ma…

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Azteca Baja California broke the news in on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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