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.
Jan
20
Informe Meteorológico
Condiciones ventosas y lluviosas en el territorio nacional
20 de enero de 2020
6.00 am
Diagnóstico: Los vientos alisios acelerados han provocado ráfagas fuertes en el territorio nacional desde 35 km/h hasta 100km/h. Las precipitaciones han aumentado durante las últimas 6 horas en...
Jan
19
Meteorological Report
Rainy conditions in the Caribbean and the North Zone
January 19, 2020
6:00 pm
Diagnosis: Unstable atmospheric conditions coupled with accelerated trade winds have caused rains throughout this Sunday in the Caribbean and North Zone regions, as well as strong gusts in...
Jan
19
Meteorological warning
Rainy conditions on the Caribbean side this Sunday
january 19, 2020
9:30 am
Diagnosis: The strong trade winds combined with high levels of humidity in the atmosphere have led to favorable conditions for the generation of rainfall on the Caribbean slope. So far this Sunday...
Jan
18
Aviso Meteorológico
Lluvias en Limón y Zona Norte esta noche
18 de enero 2020
6.00 pm
Diagnóstico: El patrón de fuertes vientos con máximos que superan los 100 km/h y la inestabilidad presente en la atmósfera siguen generando lluvias intermitentes en el Caribe y Zona Norte este...
Jan
18
Aviso Meteorológico
Fuertes vientos en el país con lluvias en Limón y Zona Norte
18 de enero 2020
10.00 am
Diagnóstico: un sistema de alta presión sigue provocando fuertes vientos alisios en el territorio nacional. Las ráfagas más intensas el día de hoy en Guanacaste han sido de 115 km/h y de 80 km/h...
Jan
17
Weather Warning
High pressure system favors strong trade winds in the country
January 17, 2020
10:00 am
Diagnosis: a high pressure system has favored an increase in trade winds in the national territory. The most intense gusts are perceived today are located in Guanacaste with maximums of 100 km /...
Jan
16
Aviso Meteorológico
Continúan condiciones ventosas en el país durante todo el día
16 de enero de 2020
9.00 am
Diagnóstico: la presencia de un sistema de alta presión en el Atlántico ha generado un incremento de los vientos alisios en toda la región Centroamericana desde hace varios días. Las ráfagas más...
Jan
15
Aviso Meteorológico
Strong winds persist on this day
January 15, 2020
07.30 a.m.
Discussion: Strong windy conditions prevail on this day over the country, a situation generated by a high-pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean which maintains high atmospheric pressure levels...
Jan
14
Aviso Meteorológico
Alta presión mantiene patrón ventoso este martes
14 de enero de 2020
9.00 am
Diagnóstico: Persiste el fuerte gradiente de presión generado por el tránsito de una alta presión en el Océano Atlántico, lo cual mantiene condiciones de vientos muy fuertes en el país. Esta...
Jan
13
Aviso Meteorológico
Persisten condiciones ventosas sobre el país
13 de enero de 2020
7:30 am
Diagnóstico: Un fuerte gradiente de presión generado por la presencia de un sistema de alta presión en el Océano Atlántico mantiene condiciones de vientos fuertes en la región Centroamericana....