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May

08

Meteorological Warning Update

(Update) Showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and early morningmeras horas de la noche

May 8, 2025
6:00 pm

Forecast: Rainy conditions have been observed this afternoon on the Pacific coast, much of the Central Valley, and mountainous areas of the Caribbean and the Northern Zone, due to the activity of...

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May

08

Weather Warning

Showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening

May 08, 2025
10.30 a.m.

Discussion: The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains located over Costa Rica, generating significant moisture and instability. This, along with morning warming and the arrival of sea breezes,...

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May

07

Aviso Meteorológico Actualización

(Actualización) Lluvias y aguaceros fuertes en el Valle Central y la vertiente del Pacífico

7 de mayo de 2025
6:20 pm

Diagnóstico: La Zona de Convergencia Intertropical sobre el país, en conjunto con factores locales como el calentamiento diurno y el ingreso de humedad desde el Océano Pacífico, favorecerá...

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May

07

Weather Warning

Heavy rain and downpours in the Central Valley and the Pacific slope

May 7, 2025
09:35 a.m.

Diagnosis: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), combined with local factors such as daytime warming and the entry of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, will favor variable rainfall throughout...

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May

06

Weather Warning (Update)

Heavy showers this afternoon and early evening in the country

May 6, 2025
6:20 p.m.

Diagnosis: The proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, combined with local factors such as daytime warming and the entry of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, has favored heavy downpours...

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Rainy activity this Sunday

May

10

Meteorological Warning

Rainy activity this Sunday

Sunday May 10, 2020
10:00 am

Diagnosis: The high levels of atmospheric humidity together with the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone is generating unstable conditions over the region. Since this morning there have been heavy downpours in the Pacific maritime zone near the country, part of this activity has reached the coastal areas. Particularly in the surroundings of the Osa Peninsula there are strong downpours with electrical activity. On the other hand, convective activity is also carried out on the Caribbean side, a localized thunderstorm occurs in the surroundings of Sarapiquí.


Forecast: In the remainder of this morning, rainy activity is expected to spread in the Central and South Pacific regions, especially in the coastal sectors (Osa Peninsula, Savegre, surroundings of Quepos, Uvita) and around the border with Panama. . In addition, in the northern and eastern Caribbean regions of the Northern Zone, storm rains will continue, located mainly near mountainous parts. In the South Caribbean, less intense rainy activity is anticipated for this same period near the coast.


For this afternoon and early evening, rainy activity is projected for the Central Valley with isolated rains and storms mainly in the western and northern sectors and in the vicinity of the highlands. Intense rainy activity is also anticipated for the Central and South Pacific in addition to the Nicoya Peninsula during this period. Rains are expected in the rest of the country near the mountains.


Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

  •     Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewer saturation.
  •     Take refuge in a safe place in case of hearing an electrical storm or perceiving strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, as well as precaution for possible fall of 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


Roberto Vindas

Meteorologist

DMSA-IMN


By Roberto Vindas 5/10/20 5/10/20 5/10/20