Weather warnings
Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-200624-5.00pm
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 divergence in the upper atmosphere. This afternoon heavy rainfall has been recorded, including sectors of the North and East of the national territory. The highest accumulations so far have occurred in Goicoechea with 94 mm, Fraijanes 71 mm, Coronado 70 mm, San Pedro 64 mm, Cartago 51 mm, Braulio Carrillo 56 mm, Poás Volcano 65 mm, among others.
Forecast: Rainy activity of varying intensity will continue in the rest of the afternoon and part of the night period in the national territory.
In the North Zone, North Pacific and mountainous areas of the Caribbean, moderate to heavy rains and showers are expected, with an accumulation of 40-60 mm in 6-hour periods, and higher amounts are possible in a localized manner. Precipitation in the Caribbean may extend to the lower areas. Meanwhile, in the Central Valley, rains of varying intensity will continue, with amounts between 25-50 mm in 6-hour periods, and fog and mist banks are possible at the beginning of the first part of the night. In the Central Pacific and South Pacific, rains and showers are expected, with amounts between 30 mm and 60 mm.
Tropical wave #11 is expected to arrive on Friday, which, added to the unstable pattern and high humidity content, may generate rainy conditions in the country, especially during the afternoon.
Warning: The rains projected for urban areas may once again be precursors to flooding and sewer saturation in already recurring areas. Saturated soils are recorded in the mountains of the South Pacific, Valle del General, the mountains of the North Caribbean and the North Zone, as well as both peninsulas and near the gulfs, making them regions vulnerable to landslides and possible flooding.
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 the 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
Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist/DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
In this section you will find the weather warnings history.
Jun
25
Weather Warning
Displacement of easterly wave no.°12
June 25, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Diagnosis: Easterly wave #12 (OT 12) is currently at 81°W, near the border between Costa Rica and Panama. This system will continue to move westward, entering the national territory on Tuesday....
Jun
24
Weather Warning
Local variable rainfall during this afternoon and evening
June 24, 2024
11.20 a.m.
Discussion: Local factors such as sea breezes, surface moisture contributions and warm temperatures will favor variable rainfall during this afternoon in mountainous areas of the Pacific slope...
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...
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