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...
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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-020620-1030am
Jun
02
Weather Warning
Ideal conditions for heavy rainy activity this afternoon
June 02, 2020
10.30 a.m.
Discussion: On this Tuesday, the very unstable and humid atmospheric pattern is maintained over the country and surroundings, a situation that will enhance during the afternoon and early evening cloudy developments and the presence of rainy and electrical activity in different parts of the national territory.
Forecast: Around noon, rains of variable intensity and showers with thunderstorms will manifest in the South Pacific, the rainy activity will extend to the central and northern parts of the Pacific, and will continue throughout the afternoon, amounts between 40 are estimated -80 mm. On the other hand, in the Central Valley, North Zone and mountains of the Caribbean, showers and showers with thunderstorms are expected, especially in the second part of the afternoon period, accumulated between 25-50 mm.
The rains will continue during the first hours of the night, mainly in the Pacific regions, with accumulated between 10-40 mm. There is a high probability of fog banks in the Metropolitan Area and mountainous sectors during the night period.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Caution in areas with vulnerability to floods, even more so in sectors with recent rainy activity.
- Take refuge in a safe place in case of listening to a thunderstorm or perceiving strong gusts of wind near storm clouds, as well as caution for possible falling tree branches, power lines, among others.
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEB page: www.imn.ac.cr
Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN