Informative Meteorological Warning

High probability of a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours

October 31, 2020

11.30 a.m.

Discussion: The atmospheric disturbance (tropical wave # 50) remains over the Caribbean Sea between Hispaniola Island and Lake Maracaibo, it is moving west towards Central America. This system has a high potential for development in a 90% tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours.

Forecast: The latest analyzes indicate its possible trajectory through the center of the Caribbean Sea, in addition to the interaction with other atmospheric systems, its position and strengthening, there is a high probability of indirect influence on Costa Rica, favoring a rainy scenario as of this Sunday 1 November and beginning of next week, especially in the Central and South Pacific.

The IMN will keep a strict follow-up of the evolution of said disturbance and will inform in a timely manner of any variation of the same and its possible influence on the country.

Therefore, the IMN recommends:

• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN

 

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