<p>According to local weather reports, the southern half of Sinaloa is expected to receive 20 – 30 inches of rain from this past Tuesday through Friday.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Tropical Storm Manuel will be the main concern through Friday night as the prime area for the heaviest rain will be central to northern Sinaloa, possibly reaching 4 to 8 inches in a few areas. Following these heavy rains, there will be a general decrease to moisture aloft across the forecast area, and a subsequent decrease in clouds and rain. There will be lingering threats of late/ day/nighttime thunderstorms over the weekend.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Afternoon high temperatures on Friday will be near 90 degrees, and may be 5 to 7 degrees warmer by Sunday. Overnight low temperatures will range from the mid to upper 70s. Peak wind gusts should be 25 to 30 mph, but possibly stronger near some thunderstorms.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Growers tell AndNowUKnow that while the southern half of Sinaloa is the main producing source of cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers from Mexico in the winter/spring, these rains did not harm the potential. There may be some delays in plantings of the later stages, but the rainfall will replenish the low levels of the regional dams, alleviating concerns for growers in the upcoming season.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we follow new reports on produce that may be affected by Tropical Storm Manuel.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
