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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Onda tropical #7 transitará mañana jueves por el país-170620

Jun

17

Weather Warning

Tropical wave # 7 will transit the country tomorrow Thursday

June 17,2020
6:45pm

Diagnosis: At 6:00 pm this Wednesday, tropical wave # 7 is located near the border between Colombia and Panama, it continues to move west.

 

Forecast: During the course of this Thursday, the entry of tropical wave # 7 into the country is expected, in view of this, a moderate reinforcement of evening precipitation is expected in the area of ??the Pacific slope and mountainous parts of the country with isolated rains and storms. in a localized way. In addition, it is possible to have rainy activity with intensity between weak and moderate during the early morning and morning on the Caribbean side.

 

Warning: Special attention in the Guanacaste and North Zone regions due to the high levels of humidity in the soils given the persistence of rainfall in recent days in these areas. These conditions increase the probability of incidents such as landslides, river overflows, etc. …

 

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


Roberto Vindas

Meteorologist

DMSA-IMN


By Daniel Chacón 6/17/20 6/17/20 6/17/20