Weather warnings
Aug
31
Weather Warning (Update)
Afternoon rain and thunderstorms in several regions of the country
August 31, 2024
5:15 p.m.
Diagnosis: Unstable and humid conditions will continue on Saturday due to an active Intertropical Convergence Zone over our country. Since early afternoon, the presence of scattered showers...
Aug
31
Weather Warning
Afternoon rain and thunderstorms in several regions of the country
August 31, 2024
10:00 am
Diagnosis: On Saturday, unstable and humid conditions will continue due to an active Intertropical Convergence Zone over our country. Since early in the morning, the presence of showers in...
Aug
30
Aviso Meteorológico (Actualización)
Aguaceros en el Pacífico esta tarde (Actualización)
30 de agosto de 2024
5:30 p.m.
Diagnóstico: Condiciones atmosféricas más inestables están presentes este viernes sobre el país, esto debido a la actividad de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical y a un mayor contenido de...
Aug
30
Aviso Meteorológico
Aguaceros en el Pacífico esta tarde
30 de agosto de 2024
2:00 pm
Diagnóstico: Condiciones atmosféricas más inestables están presentes este viernes sobre el país, esto debido a la actividad de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical y a un mayor contenido de...
Aug
27
Aviso Meteorológico (Actualización)
Aguaceros con tormenta vespertinos hacia sectores del centro y norte del país
27 de agosto de 2024
6.15 p.m.
Diagnóstico: La presencia de vientos alisios débiles posiciona la Zona de Convergencia sobre el país. Lo anterior sumado a los factores locales y a valores altos de humedad debió al paso de la...
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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-120620-0635pm
Jun
12
Weather Warning
Tropical Wave # 5 will spread rains overnight
June 12, 2020
06.35 p.m.
Discussion: Tropical wave # 5 has entered the country, it is in the eastern sector of it. This phenomenon will be spreading the rains that have manifested themselves this afternoon in various parts of the country. During said afternoon period, heavy rains have occurred in the North Zone, Guanacaste, north of the Central Valley, mountainous sectors of the Caribbean and Central-South Pacific. The highest accumulations have been recorded in Sarapiquí with maximums of 85 mm, 44 mm in Liberia, Laguna Fraijanes 84 mm, Cerro Burío 43 mm, among others.
Forecast: In the hours of the night the rains of variable intensity will continue and showers with thunderstorms in the North Zone, North Pacific and Central Valley, amounts between 40-60 mm are estimated, larger accumulations are possible in a timely manner. For its part, in the Caribbean, Central and South Pacific, light to moderate rains are expected, with accumulations between 25-50 mm.
During Saturday morning the effects of the tropical wave will continue; therefore, variable partial to total cloud cover is expected with possible rainfall in mainly Pacific coastal areas.
Warning: Special attention on the coast of the Gulf of Papagayo, Tempisque Valley, Sarapiquí and surroundings, Osa Peninsula.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewer saturation.
- 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.
- Attention on the main national highways, such as route 27 and route 32.
- 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
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