Weather warnings
Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-091024-11.20 am
Oct
09
Weather Warning
Unstable conditions remain over our country this afternoon and evening
October 09, 2024
11:20 am
Diagnosis: We continue with a high humidity content in the country, which is being caused by the position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and the systems in the middle and upper atmosphere. The precipitations have remained active on the Pacific side during the early morning and the morning, with accumulations between 10 to 30 mm (mainly in the South Pacific). In addition, satellite images show cloud developments extending towards the Talamanca mountain range and the Central Volcanic mountain range.
Forecast: For this afternoon, showers with thunderstorms are expected in the North Zone and west of the Caribbean. The estimated accumulations would be between 10 - 50 mm with maximum amounts between 50 - 70 mm. In the case of the Pacific regions, variable rainfall is expected with occasional thunderstorms and mainly over the mountains. The accumulations would be between 20 - 40 mm with maximum amounts of 70 mm. On the other hand, intermittent rains are expected in the Central Valley with accumulated amounts varying between 10-30 mm.
Warning: Very saturated soil conditions continue throughout the central mountainous part of the country on both sides, the Central Valley and in low areas of both peninsulas in the Pacific. In addition, a large part of the Northern Zone registers high saturation values. This situation indicates a risk of incidents due to sewer saturation, river flooding or landslides in areas where rain is estimated to occur during this day.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends: • Caution due to sewer saturation in places prone to this type of flooding. • Prevention in the event of an electrical storm and seeking shelter in a safe place in the event of strong gusts of wind occurring or perceived near storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others. These gusts can reach 80 km/h in some isolated cases. • Stay informed through social media: Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr
Gabriela Chinchilla R Meteorologist DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
In this section you will find the weather warnings history.
Jul
08
Informative Weather Notice
Sahara dust over the country
July 08th, 2025
9:50 a.m.
Diagnosis: Increases in atmospheric pressure in the Caribbean Sea accelerate the trade winds over the basin, as well as over central and northern Spain. Furthermore, a dry, stable air mass...
Jul
07
Weather Warning
Heavy downpours during the afternoon in the Pacific and northern regions
July 07th, 2025
10.40 a.m.
Discussion: Tropical Wave 13 is located in western Costa Rica, close to entering the Pacific Ocean. Although it is a weak wave, its interaction with the Intertropical Convergence Zone increases...
Jul
06
Aviso Meteorológico
Efectos de la onda tropical #13 en el país este domingo y lunes
06 de julio de 2025
11.25 am
Diagnóstico: La onda tropical #13 se localiza este domingo al oeste de Panamá, generando inestabilidad en el mar Caribe frente a la costa costarricense, lo que favorece lluvias en el Caribe Sur...
Jul
01
Weather Warning
Rainy conditions in the Caribbean and Northern Zone this Tuesday and Tropical Wave #12
Jul 01th, 2025
10 am
Diagnosis The strengthening of the trade winds over the central and northern regions of the country has produced wind gusts of up to 50 km/h in areas such as Alajuela this morning. This...
Jun
28
Weather Warning
Tropical Wave #10 over Costa Rica
June 28th, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Diagnosis: Tropical wave #10 is over the country this Saturday, causing instability in maritime areas of the Caribbean and northern parts of the Northern Zone. There has been increasing...
Jun
27
Weather Warning -Update-
Rainy Afternoon in Costa Rica
June 27th, 2025
05.40 p.m.
Forecast: After the passage of Tropical Wave 9 yesterday, Thursday, the atmosphere remains unstable over the country. Along with warm morning temperatures and high humidity from recent rains,...
Jun
27
Weather Warning
Tarde lluviosa en Costa Rica
June 27th, 2025
10:00 am
Diagnosis: After the passage of tropical wave #9 on Thursday, the atmosphere continues to be unstable over the country, which, together with the warm temperatures of this morning and the high...
Jun
26
Weather Warning | Update
Rainfall activity of varying intensity this afternoon in the Pacific and Northern Zone
June 26, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Diagnostic: The passage of Tropical Wave #9, in combination with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, maintains atmospheric instability over the country. This has generated rain showers and...
Jun
26
Weather Advisory
Variable intensity rainfall expected this afternoon, in the Pacific and North Zone
June 26th, 2025
9:50 a.m.
Diagnostic: Tropical Wave 9, located in the Pacific near the country, is still unstable in its surroundings. Along with the Intertropical Convergence Zone over southern Central America, it will...
Jun
25
Weather Warning -Update-
Variable Intensity Rainfall Expected This Night
June 25th, 2025
5.10 pm
Diagnosis: Following the passage of strong Tropical Wave #8 on Tuesday, this Wednesday is expected to bring a return to more typical rainy season conditions. Today's rainfall is mainly...
