Weather warnings
Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-291123-7:15a.m.
Nov
29
Weather Warning
Rainy conditions this day
November 29, 2023
7.15 am
Diagnosis: The presence of a cold surge to the north of the Caribbean Sea has maintained high values of atmospheric pressure in Central America since this Monday, which is favoring windy conditions in the country. The increase in humidity over this maritime sector, combined with the flow of strong winds, is activating precipitation in the Caribbean and other surrounding regions such as the Central Valley and the North Zone since this morning. The amounts recorded since midnight vary between 10 and 40 mm. , the largest in the coastal Caribbean.
Forecast: It is estimated that moderate to strong winds will continue in the north, center of the national territory and mountainous sectors. Specifically for the Central Valley, maximum gusts are expected with speeds between 40 - 65 km/h, while, in the North Pacific and mountainous sectors, maximum speeds will range between 65 - 95 km/h. As for rainfall, it will continue to be present today, Wednesday, in the Caribbean and Northern regions in a variable manner. The amounts accumulated in 24 hours would be between 25-60 mm with specific maximums of 100 mm.
The above will be manifested to a lesser extent with occasional variable rains in the Central Valley and Northern Zone. Likewise, there will be occasional drizzles in the mountains of the Central and South Pacific. The North Pacific will have scattered rain events in the mountains and in the south of the peninsula. Warning: Special attention due to strong gusts of wind in the mountainous sectors and north of the North Pacific. Likewise, pay attention in the Caribbean to localized downpours in sectors with saturated soils.
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
Gabriela Chinchilla R. Meteorologist DMSA-IMN
Weather warnings history
In this section you will find the weather warnings history.
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...
Jun
26
Weather Advisory
Variable intensity rainfall expected this afternoon, in the Pacific and North Zone
June 26th, 2025
9:50 a.m.
Diagnostic: Tropical Wave 9, located in the Pacific near the country, is still unstable in its surroundings. Along with the Intertropical Convergence Zone over southern Central America, it will...
Jun
25
Weather Warning -Update-
Variable Intensity Rainfall Expected This Night
June 25th, 2025
5.10 pm
Diagnosis: Following the passage of strong Tropical Wave #8 on Tuesday, this Wednesday is expected to bring a return to more typical rainy season conditions. Today's rainfall is mainly...
Jun
25
Weather Advisory
Variable Intensity Rainfall Expected This Afternoon
June 25, 2025
10:00 am
Diagnosis: Following the passage of strong Tropical Wave #8 on Tuesday, conditions are expected to return to a more typical rainy season pattern this Wednesday. Today's rainfall will be mainly...
Jun
24
Weather Warning -Update-
Tropical wave #8 over Costa Rica
June 24th, 2025
04:50 p.m.
Diagnosis: The instability of Tropical Wave 8 has manifested itself with scattered heavy rains and downpours in various locations in the central and Pacific regions of the country. Rainfall with...
Jun
24
Weather Warning
Tropical wave #8 over Costa Rica
June 24th, 2025
10:15 a.m.
Diagnosis: The axis of Tropical Wave #8 entered the country in the early hours of Tuesday. This system has caused cloud incursions toward the northern Caribbean border regions with Nicaragua....
