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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Weather Warning

Windy conditions persist on this Wednesday

February 19, 2020

07.40 a.m.

Discussion: A large high-pressure system positioned in the Atlantic Ocean maintains high levels of atmospheric pressure on the Caribbean Sea, in turn causing a very strong windy pattern in the country. During the morning the gusts have been intense with maximums of 106 km/h in La Cruz de Guanacaste, in the lower parts of the province they range between 50-85 km/h; meanwhile in the Central Valley speeds range between 40-73 km/h.

Forecast: Windy conditions will prevail very strong on this day and on a recurring basis. Maximum speeds are estimated between 50-85 km/h in the Central Valley and the lower parts of the North Pacific, while speeds between 90-115 km/h are expected in the mountains of these regions.

Regarding rainfall, weak and isolated rains are expected in the Caribbean and the North Zone, especially during the morning and night, with accumulated between 5-20 mm. Rainfall is not expected in the rest of the country.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Extreme precautions due to strong winds and their possible impact on roofs, electrical wiring, signs, trees; as well as in the mountainous parts of the country (national parks, volcanoes).
• Caution for boats by choppy sea and very strong waves in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya, Central Pacific and 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: CR National Meteorological Institute and the Website: www.imn.ac.cr

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN

 

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