Weather warnings
Jul
27
Weather Warning
Tropical wave #21 passes over Costa Rica this Saturday
July 27, 2024
09.20 a.m.
Discussion: The entry of tropical wave #21 this morning and the activity associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone have accentuated very humid and unstable atmospheric conditions in the...
Jul
26
Weather Warning (Update)
Variable rain activity for this afternoon and evening in the country
July 26, 2024
3:35 p.m.
Diagnosis: Unstable atmospheric conditions caused by the proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, high humidity content and local factors have generated rainfall this afternoon in several...
Jul
26
Meteorological Warning
Variable rain activity for this afternoon and evening in the country
July 26, 2024
10:40 am
Diagnosis: Unstable atmospheric conditions will occur again this Friday over the country. This is due to the proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, the high humidity content and local...
Jul
26
Meteorological Warning
Unstable atmospheric conditions during this night
July 25, 2024
10:55 pm
Diagnosis: The high humidity content and the activity associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, which remains over the country, favor unstable atmospheric conditions in the national...
Jul
25
Meteorological Warning
Showers with thunderstorms this afternoon and evening in several areas of the country
July 25, 2024
10:30 am
Diagnosis: The position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone over the country, together with local factors such as high temperatures and the entry of sea breezes, favor unstable atmospheric...
Weather warnings history
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Meteorological Warning
May
21
Meteorological Warning
Showers with a thunderstorm in the Central and South Pacific tonight
May 21, 2024
09:40pm
Diagnosis: Humid and unstable atmospheric conditions, favored by the passage of tropical wave #3, in addition to the activity associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, have favored downpours with thunderstorms in the Central and South Pacific regions during late afternoon and so far into the night period. The most significant amounts of the last 6 hours are the following: Marina Pez Vela 232mm, Finca Damas 82mm, Parrita 80mm, Barú 65mm, Ciudad Neily 60mm and Altamira 43mm.
Forecast: For the rest of the night of this Tuesday and during the early hours of this Wednesday, rains of varying intensity accompanied by an electrical storm are expected in coastal regions of the Central and South Pacific with amounts of 20 to 80 mm in 6 hours, with possible higher accumulations. in a localized manner. No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the country.
Warning: Attention in coastal sectors of the Central and South Pacific, as significant rains have occurred in the last few hours. In addition, mountains of the Northern Caribbean, Northern Zone in the Sarapiquí sector, due to the saturation present in the soils. Be attentive to the development of storm clouds which present their own and significant characteristics such as descending gusts, high precipitation intensity in short periods of time and electrical discharges.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Caution due to sewage saturation in places prone to this type of flooding.
- Prevention against electrical storms and seeking shelter in a safe place in case strong gusts of wind occur or are perceived near storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others. These gusts can reach between 80 to 100 km/h in some isolated cases..
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr
Andrés Gamboa Valverde
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN