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Jul

11

Weather Warning

Tropical wave #14 over Costa Rica this Friday

July 11th, 2025
9:50 a.m.

Diagnosis: The high humidity level across the country and the current instability are a result of Tropical Wave 14, which is positioned over the country this morning. Scattered showers have...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-091024-11.20 am

Oct

09

Weather Warning

Unstable conditions remain over our country this afternoon and evening

October 09, 2024
11:20 am

Diagnosis: We continue with a high humidity content in the country, which is being caused by the position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and the systems in the middle and upper atmosphere. The precipitations have remained active on the Pacific side during the early morning and the morning, with accumulations between 10 to 30 mm (mainly in the South Pacific). In addition, satellite images show cloud developments extending towards the Talamanca mountain range and the Central Volcanic mountain range.

Forecast: For this afternoon, showers with thunderstorms are expected in the North Zone and west of the Caribbean. The estimated accumulations would be between 10 - 50 mm with maximum amounts between 50 - 70 mm. In the case of the Pacific regions, variable rainfall is expected with occasional thunderstorms and mainly over the mountains. The accumulations would be between 20 - 40 mm with maximum amounts of 70 mm. On the other hand, intermittent rains are expected in the Central Valley with accumulated amounts varying between 10-30 mm.

Warning: Very saturated soil conditions continue throughout the central mountainous part of the country on both sides, the Central Valley and in low areas of both peninsulas in the Pacific. In addition, a large part of the Northern Zone registers high saturation values. This situation indicates a risk of incidents due to sewer saturation, river flooding or landslides in areas where rain is estimated to occur during this day.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends: • Caution due to sewer saturation in places prone to this type of flooding. • Prevention in the event of an electrical storm and seeking shelter in a safe place in the event of strong gusts of wind occurring or perceived near storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others. These gusts can reach 80 km/h in some isolated cases. • Stay informed through social media: Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEBSITE: www.imn.ac.cr

Gabriela Chinchilla R Meteorologist DMSA-IMN


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