Weather Warning

Hurricane Beryl remains over the Atlantic Ocean

June 30, 2024

9.50 a.m.

Diagnosis: Beryl is now a Category 3 major hurricane. According to the latest NHC report at 15 UTC (9 am local time), this cyclone continues to strengthen in the next few hours as it approaches the Lesser Antilles, see trajectory in the attached figure. It is located at 54.9° West with 10.7° North, moving at 33 km/h to the west, with sustained winds of 195 km/h and registering a minimum pressure of 964 mb.

Forecast: According to current numerical modeling and analysis, Hurricane Beryl will continue to move across the Atlantic this Sunday, and is expected to enter the Caribbean Sea on Monday. The cyclone will then move through the northern Caribbean Sea between Tuesday and Friday, passing through Jamaica and the Gulf of Honduras. Given this forecast path, Beryl will not have direct effects on Costa Rica.

The global and local scale models are not congruent at this time, nor do they show a significant increase in rainfall activity in our country during the cyclone's passage through the northern Caribbean Sea. However, given the advance notice of this scenario, the IMN maintains strict surveillance without interruption and will be updated in a timely manner on the possible indirect effects on the country in case they are determined.

Warning: High uncertainty remains regarding the possibility of impact on the country. However, saturated soils are currently recorded in the South Pacific and North Pacific (special attention to both peninsulas), mountains in the Northern Zone bordering the Central Valley and the Guanacaste mountain range. All regions are vulnerable to landslides and possible flooding.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends: Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr

MSc. Gabriela Chinchilla Ramírez

Meteorologist DMSA-IMN

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Aviso Meteorológico

Condiciones ventosas en el centro y norte del país

23 de marzo de 2020

11:50 am

Diagnosis: High values ??of atmospheric pressure over the Caribbean Sea cause strong winds in the central and northern regions of the national territory. The maximum gusts reach between 70-90 km / h in the Guanacaste area -the most intense in the northern part- and between 40-60 km / h in the Central Valley.

Forecast: During the rest of this day the windy conditions will persist. The maximum gusts are estimated between 50-65 km / h for the Central Valley and lower parts of Guanacaste and between 70-100 km / h for northern Guanacaste and mountainous areas.

As for rainfall, occasional drizzles are possible in mountainous sectors of the country with accumulated between 1-10 mm.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

    Take precautions for strong winds and their possible damage to roofs, electrical wiring, signs, trees; as well as in the mountainous parts of the country (national parks, volcanoes).
    Caution for boats by rough sea and very strong waves in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya, the Caribbean Sea, as well as air navigation due to turbulence over the mountainous sectors.
    Avoid burning of all kinds as they can get out of control.
    Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr

 

Roberto Vindas

Meteorologist

DMSA-IMN

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