Weather Report N ° 10

Hurricane Iota remains category 5 and moves towards Nicaragua

November 16, 2020

2.10 p.m.

Discussion: Hurricane Iota remains category 5, with sustained winds of 260 km/h, continues to advance westward with a speed of 15 km/h, getting closer and closer to Nicaragua, located 130 km east-southeast Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua. On the morning of this day there were rains in the North Pacific with accumulations of up to 54 mm in Santa Cruz.

Forecast: Hurricane Iota will move towards northeast Nicaragua, it is estimated that it will make landfall on Monday night. On this day the indirect influence on Costa Rica will continue.

During the afternoon, rainy activity of variable intensity is expected in the South and North Pacific; As the evening period passes, it will be extended to the rest of the Pacific, amounts between 30-60 mm are estimated, with higher accumulated in a specific manner. In the Central Valley, the North Zone and the Caribbean mountains, isolated rains and downpours are expected with amounts between 20-40 mm.

In the night period, heavy rains and downpours are anticipated in all regions of the Pacific, with accumulated between 40-80 mm, with higher amounts locally. In the Central Valley, occasional light rains and fog banks are possible, with amounts between 10-30 mm, likewise in the North Zone and mountains of the Caribbean, rains are expected, accumulated between 20-40 mm.

Occasional gusts of wind can be experienced in the North Zone and the Guanacaste, Tilarán and Central Valley mountain ranges, maximums are estimated between 40-80 km / h.

Warning: Special attention in regions of the South Pacific and the Nicoya Peninsula due to the high levels of soil saturation.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewerage saturation and increased flow in rivers and streams.
• Take shelter in a safe place in case of hearing an electrical storm or perceive strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, as well as caution against possible falling tree branches, power lines, among others.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr

Next report: Monday, November 16, 2 p.m.

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA / IMN

 

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