Weather Slang
Mexican Weather Slang: How to Talk About Heat, Rain, and Earthquakes
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In southeastern Mexico (especially Veracruz and Tabasco), a norte is a powerful cold front that brings heavy rain and strong winds sweeping down from the north. When one rolls in, the weather flips within hours and temperatures can drop sharply.
Examples
“There's a norte coming in, don't take the boat out today.”
“The norte hit hard and knocked down several trees in the area.”
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Meaning
In southeastern Mexico (especially Veracruz and Tabasco), a norte is a powerful cold front that brings heavy rain and strong winds sweeping down from the north. When one rolls in, the weather flips within hours and temperatures can drop sharply.
Examples
“There's a norte coming in, don't take the boat out today.”
“The norte hit hard and knocked down several trees in the area.”
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