Weather warnings
Weather Warning-IMN-140725
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 occurred since early this morning (along the northern border), and this morning (northern coastal Caribbean to surrounding lowland areas in the west), with accumulated rainfall over the last 12 hours ranging from 0.5 to 1.2 inches (5 to 30 mm).
Forecast: During the morning and into the afternoon, cloudiness is expected to enter the country from the Caribbean Sea, favoring rain and downpours of varying intensity (locally heavy) in regions of the Caribbean and the Northern Zone. Accumulated rainfall over 6-12 hours is expected to range from 0.79 to 1.57 inches (20 to 40 mm), with maximums between 2.40 and 3.5 inches (60 to 90 mm). To a lesser extent, the cloud cover will gradually extend to other parts of the country, such as the Central Valley and the mountainous areas, which may cause scattered rain with accumulated amounts of less than 45 mm. In the afternoon, cloudy development and thunderstorms are expected in the Central Pacific, South Pacific, and the Northern Zone. Scattered showers and rain are not ruled out in the Central Valley, the Nicoya Peninsula, and the Caribbean mountains. Towards the evening, scattered rain is expected in coastal areas on both sides of the Atlantic and also in the Northern Zone. Accumulations between 30 mm and 80 mm are expected over 12-hour periods; higher amounts are possible locally.
Warning: Caution for thunderstorm events that may be accompanied by downbursts. Saturated soils are present in the mountains of the southern part of the Northern Zone and in the Central and South Pacific.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
• Caution against possible sewer saturation in areas prone to flooding due to water accumulation.
• Prevention in the event of a thunderstorm: If strong gusts of wind occur or are perceived near storm clouds, it is recommended to seek shelter in a safe place, as tree branches, power lines, or other objects could fall. These gusts can reach up to 80 km/h in isolated cases.
• Stay informed through official channels: Twitter: @IMNCR Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR Website: www.imn.ac.cr
Jose Valverde Mora
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
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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...
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...
Jun
28
Weather Warning
Tropical Wave #10 over Costa Rica
June 28th, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Diagnosis: Tropical wave #10 is over the country this Saturday, causing instability in maritime areas of the Caribbean and northern parts of the Northern Zone. There has been increasing...
Jun
27
Weather Warning -Update-
Rainy Afternoon in Costa Rica
June 27th, 2025
05.40 p.m.
Forecast: After the passage of Tropical Wave 9 yesterday, Thursday, the atmosphere remains unstable over the country. Along with warm morning temperatures and high humidity from recent rains,...
Jun
27
Weather Warning
Tarde lluviosa en Costa Rica
June 27th, 2025
10:00 am
Diagnosis: After the passage of tropical wave #9 on Thursday, the atmosphere continues to be unstable over the country, which, together with the warm temperatures of this morning and the high...
Jun
26
Weather Warning | Update
Rainfall activity of varying intensity this afternoon in the Pacific and Northern Zone
June 26, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Diagnostic: The passage of Tropical Wave #9, in combination with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, maintains atmospheric instability over the country. This has generated rain showers and...
