Weather warnings
Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-260224-7:30am
Feb
26
Weather Warning
Strong wind gusts due to Cold Thrust #19
February 26, 2024
07:30 a.m.
Diagnosis: The displacement of cold surge # 19 (EF) over Central America and the Caribbean Sea is generating North/Northeast winds, with maximum gusts detailed below: North Pacific 76.8 km/h in La Cruz, Central Valley 46.5 km/h h in Santa Ana, North Zone 29.5 km/h Tenorio Volcano, Central and South Pacific 47.6 km/h in Cerro Chirripó and Caribe 21.4 km/h in Horquetas.
During this early morning and early morning hours the amounts of rain recorded in the Northern Caribbean and the Northern Zone do not exceed 7 mm.
Forecast: Cold thrust #19 will continue to advance through Central America and the Caribbean Sea this Monday and Tuesday. Today, Monday, moderate to strong winds are expected throughout the day and night in the center and north of the country, as well as in the mountain ranges. Gusts are estimated to range between 40-70 km/h in the Central Valley and lower parts of the North Pacific; While in the center/northern of Guanacaste and the mountain ranges the gusts between 70-90 km/h, gusts greater than 95 km/h could occur occasionally in the north of Guanacaste tonight. Current analyzes indicate that strong winds will extend to the center and north of the country for much of the week.
Regarding precipitation, the pattern of drizzle will continue in the mountains of the Caribbean and the Northern Zone this afternoon, although we could perceive weak rains during the night, with accumulations of between 10-20 mm in periods of 6-12 hours. . In addition, the possibility of drizzle is estimated in mountainous sectors to the east and north of the Central Valley. No precipitation is expected for the rest of the country.
The front and the cold mass of this EF will not reach our country.
Warning: Special attention due to very strong gusts of wind in the North Pacific and the Central Valley.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
• Prevention of wind gusts and their possible impact on roofs, electrical wiring, signs, trees; as well as in the mountainous parts of the country and Guanacaste (national parks, volcanoes).
• Caution in air navigation due to increased turbulence, as well as in maritime navigation due to increased rough seas, especially in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya and northern Central Pacific.
• Avoid burning of all types, as they can get out of control.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: National Meteorological Institute CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr
Paulo Solano.
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
In this section you will find the weather warnings history.
May
13
Weather Warning
Variable rainy conditions during this Monday
May 13, 2024
09:20 a.m.
Diagnosis: The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains close to the country, generating humid and unstable conditions. In addition, local factors such as sea breezes and morning temperatures will...
May
12
Weather Warning
Downpours with a storm this Sunday
May 12, 2024
10.30 am
Diagnosis: Once again, local factors such as sea breezes and high temperatures, combined with the activity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, favor conditions for the occurrence of downpours...
May
11
Aviso Meteorológico (Actualización)
Aguaceros con tormenta este sábado para varias zonas del país
11 de mayo de 2024
4.00 pm
Diagnóstico: Factores locales como las brisas marinas y las altas temperaturas aunadas a la actividad de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical y al alto contenido de humedad que favorecen...
May
11
Weather Warning
Downpours with a storm this Saturday in several areas of the country
May 11, 2024
10.15 am
Diagnosis: Local factors such as sea breezes and high temperatures combined with the activity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and the high humidity content that favor unstable atmospheric...
May
10
Weather Warning
Showers with storm this afternoon and night for several areas of the country
May 10, 2024
6:15 p.m.
Diagnosis: Local factors such as sea breezes and high temperatures combined with the activity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and the high humidity content favor unstable atmospheric...
May
10
Meteorological Warning
Showers with storm this afternoon for several areas of the country
May 10, 2024
9:45 am
Diagnosis: Local factors such as sea breezes and high temperatures combined with the activity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and the high humidity content favor unstable atmospheric...
May
09
Weather Warning
Rain will extend into the first part of the night
May 09, 2024
05.15 p.m.
Discussion: The Intertropical Convergence Zone is located over the country, which generates a significant contribution of humidity and instability and has caused rainy conditions this afternoon...
May
09
Weather Warning
Heavy rain on the Pacific slope
May 09, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Diagnosis: The atmospheric instability in our region is associated with the position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, especially over Costa Rica. This favors the occurrence of heavy...
May
08
Weather Warning
Rains of varying intensity for this Wednesday in the national territory
May 08, 2024
09:10 a.m.
Diagnosis: The strong atmospheric instability in the south of Central America is caused by the location of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, specifically over Costa Rica and Panama. During the...
May
04
Weather Warning
Variable precipitations in the Central and South Pacific regions
May 04, 2024
10:20 a.m.
Diagnosis: The presence of weak trade winds, high temperatures and high humidity contents towards the south of Central America will be accompanied by instability due to the proximity of the...