Weather Warning

Isolated but heavy downpours this afternoon

October 16, 2020

1.00 pm

Diagnosis: Local conditions and the proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, generates favorable conditions for strong, but isolated rains in the country this afternoon.

Forecast: During the afternoon and early evening, the Pacific regions, Central Valley, mountains of the North Zone and mountainous parts of the Caribbean have a high probability of isolated showers with electrical storms, which could be strong in a localized way.

Rainfall amounts between 10-60 mm will occur in the Central Valley, Central Pacific and South, as well as the Nicoya Peninsula and amounts between 10-75 mm and in the North Zone and mountains of the Caribbean.

Warning: Special attention due to the high percentage of saturation of soils in the South Pacific (General Valley), Nicoya Peninsula and North Zone (Sarapiquí sector). As well as west of the Central Valley.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewerage saturation.
• Take shelter in a safe place in case you hear an electrical storm or perceive strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, as well as caution against 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

Gabriela chinchilla
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN