Weather Warning

Tropical storm Delta may strengthen in the next few hours

October 05, 2020

04.45 p.m.

Discussions: The tropical storm Delta continues to move towards the northwest of the Caribbean Sea, according to the latest report from the National Hurricane Center (NHC, for its acronym in English), it is located 260 km south of Negril Jamaica. The position of this system is generating greater proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone to Costa Rica, which added to the morning warming have caused around noon and during this afternoon rainy activity of variable intensity, in the North Zone, mountains of the Caribbean, Valle Central and Pacific regions, with accumulated between 20-56 mm.

Forecast: A gradual strengthening of the tropical storm Delta is estimated during the night of this Monday, reaching the degree of a hurricane as it continues to move towards the Yucatan Strait.

In the rest of the afternoon, rains of variable intensity will continue with a possible electrical storm in regions of the Pacific, Central Valley, North Zone and mountainous sectors of the Caribbean, amounts between 30-60 mm are estimated. During the night, intermittent rains are expected, with greater emphasis on the Pacific regions, accumulated between 30-60 mm, higher accumulations are possible in a specific manner; while in the Central Valley, North zone and mountainous sectors of the Caribbean there may be occasional rains, amounts between 20-40 mm

The tropical storm Delta will be causing an indirect influence which will persist at least until Wednesday inclusive, a situation that would favor a greater recurrence of rainfall, especially in the Pacific (particularly the northern part).

Warning: Due to the rains of the last days there is an abundant level of soil saturation, special attention to the North and South Pacific regions, the North Zone (Sarapiquí, Upala, mountainous areas adjacent to the Guanacaste Mountain Range).

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewer saturation.
• Caution on the main national highways due to reduced visibility.
• 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

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN

 

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