Weather warnings
Jul
10
Weather Warning
Tropical Wave 14 to Pass Over Costa Rica This Friday
July 10, 2025
04.30 p.m.
Discussion: A change in the weather pattern toward more humid and unstable atmospheric conditions over Costa Rica and surrounding areas will increase the occurrence of rainfall in various parts...
Jul
08
Informative Weather Notice
Sahara dust over the country
July 08th, 2025
9:50 a.m.
Diagnosis: Increases in atmospheric pressure in the Caribbean Sea accelerate the trade winds over the basin, as well as over central and northern Spain. Furthermore, a dry, stable air mass...
Jul
07
Weather Warning
Heavy downpours during the afternoon in the Pacific and northern regions
July 07th, 2025
10.40 a.m.
Discussion: Tropical Wave 13 is located in western Costa Rica, close to entering the Pacific Ocean. Although it is a weak wave, its interaction with the Intertropical Convergence Zone increases...
Jul
06
Aviso Meteorológico
Efectos de la onda tropical #13 en el país este domingo y lunes
06 de julio de 2025
11.25 am
Diagnóstico: La onda tropical #13 se localiza este domingo al oeste de Panamá, generando inestabilidad en el mar Caribe frente a la costa costarricense, lo que favorece lluvias en el Caribe Sur...
Jul
01
Weather Warning
Rainy conditions in the Caribbean and Northern Zone this Tuesday and Tropical Wave #12
Jul 01th, 2025
10 am
Diagnosis The strengthening of the trade winds over the central and northern regions of the country has produced wind gusts of up to 50 km/h in areas such as Alajuela this morning. This...
Weather warnings history
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Afternoon with rainfall of varying intensity-160620
Jun
16
Weather Warning
Afternoon with rainfall of varying intensity
June 16,2020
11:15am
Diagnosis: The Intertropical Convergence Zone is active and close to the country, in addition to this local factors such as high temperatures and the ingress of humidity from maritime sectors generate favorable conditions for the occurrence of precipitation during this afternoon and part of the night in several areas of the country.
Forecast: During this afternoon and early evening, rains and showers are anticipated for the Pacific slope, the Central Valley and the North Zone. The most intense activity is foreseen for mountainous areas and their surroundings.
On the other hand, isolated rains are expected in the Caribbean regions with possible downpours in the mountainous areas and nearby, while for the coastal parts no significant rainfall is projected.
Warning: The rains of the last days maintain humidity levels in the soils quite high in part of the national territory, particular attention for the Guanacaste region and the Northern Zone due to the probability of incidents such as landslides, flash floods, water heads, 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 hearing an electrical storm or perceiving strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, as well as precaution for possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others.
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr
Roberto Vindas
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN
