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Mexico City issues cold alert for six boroughs
Mexico City’s civil protection agency issued a yellow cold alert for six boroughs for early Sunday, November 8.
The alert covers Álvaro Obregón, Cuajimalpa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan and Xochimilco.
Temperatures are forecast at 4 to 6°C, with the coldest conditions expected from 2 a.m.
to 7 a.m.; the alert graphic gives its end time as 8 a.m.
The agency advised people to wear at least three layers, cover their nose and mouth outside, and avoid sudden temperature changes.
It also urged residents to ventilate rooms when using heaters or fireplaces and to keep pets indoors.
The alert is a warning to take precautions against cold-related health effects, especially for people going out early.
Authorities may issue further notices if weather conditions change, and residents are advised to check official updates.
Mexico City activated a Yellow Alert for low temperatures in six boroughs for early Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius are expected in parts of the city.
The lowest temperatures are forecast between 02:00 and 07:00, while the alert graphic gives a period of 02:00 to 08:00.
The city urged residents to take precautions, including wearing layers and covering their nose and mouth outdoors.
- Who
- Mexico City’s Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection activated the alert.
- What
- A Yellow Alert was issued for low temperatures in six boroughs, with temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius expected.
- When
- Early Sunday, November 8, 2026. The alert period is given as 02:00 to 08:00.
- Where
- Álvaro Obregón, Cuajimalpa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan and Xochimilco in Mexico City.
- Why
- Low temperatures are forecast in the early hours of Sunday.
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Mexico City’s risk management and civil protection agency issued the Yellow Alert.
The alert is in effect during the early morning hours.
- Alert level
- Yellow Alert
- Boroughs
- Álvaro Obregón, Cuajimalpa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan and Xochimilco
- Forecast temperatures
- 4 to 6 degrees Celsius
- Lowest temperatures
- Expected between 02:00 and 07:00 on November 8, 2026
- Alert period
- 02:00 to 08:00 on November 8, 2026