Weather warnings
Meteorological Warning
May
21
Meteorological Warning
Showers with a thunderstorm in the Central and South Pacific tonight
May 21, 2024
09:40pm
Diagnosis: Humid and unstable atmospheric conditions, favored by the passage of tropical wave #3, in addition to the activity associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, have favored downpours with thunderstorms in the Central and South Pacific regions during late afternoon and so far into the night period. The most significant amounts of the last 6 hours are the following: Marina Pez Vela 232mm, Finca Damas 82mm, Parrita 80mm, Barú 65mm, Ciudad Neily 60mm and Altamira 43mm.
Forecast: For the rest of the night of this Tuesday and during the early hours of this Wednesday, rains of varying intensity accompanied by an electrical storm are expected in coastal regions of the Central and South Pacific with amounts of 20 to 80 mm in 6 hours, with possible higher accumulations. in a localized manner. No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the country.
Warning: Attention in coastal sectors of the Central and South Pacific, as significant rains have occurred in the last few hours. In addition, mountains of the Northern Caribbean, Northern Zone in the Sarapiquí sector, due to the saturation present in the soils. Be attentive to the development of storm clouds which present their own and significant characteristics such as descending gusts, high precipitation intensity in short periods of time and electrical discharges.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Caution due to sewage saturation in places prone to this type of flooding.
- Prevention against electrical storms and seeking shelter in a safe place in case strong gusts of wind occur or are perceived near storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others. These gusts can reach between 80 to 100 km/h in some isolated cases..
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr
Andrés Gamboa Valverde
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
In this section you will find the weather warnings history.
Jun
21
Weather Warning (Update)
Heavy downpours with a storm this afternoon and night
June 21, 2024
4:50 p.m.
Diagnosis: The predominance of high humidity and instability, as well as local factors, warm morning temperatures and the entry of sea breezes; add up on this Friday to the passage of tropical...
Jun
21
Weather Warning
Heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening
June 21, 2024.
10.25 a.m.
Discussion: High humidity and instability prevail over Costa Rica and its surroundings, as well as local factors, warm morning temperatures and the entry of sea breezes; the passage of tropical...
Jun
20
Weather Warning (Update)
Heavy showers continue during the early hours of the night
June 20, 2024
5 p.m.
Discussion: Unstable conditions continue today in Costa Rica, different factors favor this pattern among them: high humidity content, the entry of sea breezes, high temperatures and areas of...
Jun
20
Aviso Meteorológico
Aguaceros fuertes esta tarde en varias zonas del país
20 de junio de 2024
10:00 am
Diagnóstico: Condiciones inestables están presentes en la atmósfera sobre el país, esto debido al alto contenido de humedad, el ingreso de brisas marinas, temperaturas altas y áreas de...
Jun
19
Weather Warning (Update)
Rainy activity this afternoon
June 19, 2024
6:20 p.m.
Diagnosis: Costa Rica continues to experience significant moisture input from the Pacific Ocean during the early hours of the day, which, combined with daytime warming and unstable conditions...
Jun
19
Weather Warning
Rainy activity this evening
June 19, 2024
10.. a.m.
Diagnosis: Costa Rica continues to have a significant contribution of humidity from the Pacific Ocean during the early hours of the day, which, together with the daytime warming and the unstable...
Jun
18
Aviso Meteorológico (Actualización)
Lluvias variables durante la noche de este martes
18 de junio de 2024
6.00 p.m.
Diagnóstico: El desplazamiento al norte de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical mantiene un flujo de viento del oeste hacia el territorio nacional, sumado a esto, el contenido de humedad en la...
Jun
18
Aviso Meteorológico
Lluvias variables durante la tarde y noche de este martes
18 de junio de 2024
9:45 a.m.
Diagnóstico: El desplazamiento al norte de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical mantiene un flujo de viento del oeste hacia el territorio nacional, sumado a esto, el contenido de humedad en la...
Jun
17
Weather Warning (Update)
Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Northern Zone and North Pacific
June 17, 2024
6:20 p.m.
Diagnosis: During the afternoon of this Monday there has been a thunderstorm in sectors of the North Zone and North Pacific, especially near the mountains. The maximum accumulations since 12:00...
Jun
17
Weather Warning
Isolated showers with thunderstorms during the afternoon
June 17, 2024
11.00 a.m.
Discussion: On this Monday, local factors such as warm morning temperatures, which have exceeded 26 °C in the Central Valley and are higher in coastal areas, as well as the entry of sea breezes...
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