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Jan

15

Weather Warning

Strong gusts in the center and north of the country this Wednesday

January 15, 2025
10.50 a.m.

Diagnosis: The increase in atmospheric pressure over the Central American region and the Caribbean Sea causes an increase in the intensity of the trade wind over the center and north of the...

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Jan

09

Weather Warning

Rainy conditions will continue overnight in the North Zone

January 9, 2025
06.25 p.m.

Discussion: Accelerated winds prevail in the country, favoring the constant drag of humidity from the Caribbean Sea towards the national territory. The strongest gusts have been recorded in...

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Jan

09

Weather Warning

Cold surge #8 leaves the Caribbean Sea, but rains will continue in the Northern Zone

January 9, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Diagnosis: This Thursday the cold push #8 is in the Atlantic moving away from the Caribbean Sea so it no longer has influence in Costa Rica. However, a high pressure system in the United States...

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Jan

08

Weather Warning (Update)

Cold surge #8 maintains influence this Wednesday

January 8, 2025
5:10 p.m.

Diagnosis: This Wednesday, the effects of cold pressure #8 (EF#8) continue over the country, the cutting line associated with this system has reached Costa Rica. This favors occasional gusts in...

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Jan

08

Weather Warning

Cold surge #8 maintains influence this Wednesday

January 8, 2025
09.25 a.m.

Discussion: On this Wednesday, the effects of cold surge #8 (EF#8) continue over the country, the cutting line associated with this system has reached Costa Rica. This favors windy conditions in...

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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-150224-1000am

Feb

15

Weather Warning

Strong winds continue this Thursday

February 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.

Diagnosis: The presence of a high pressure system in the west of the Atlantic Ocean generates high atmospheric pressure in the Caribbean Sea, keeping trade winds accelerated for the country during this Thursday, registering gusts between 40 km/h and 60 km/h in the Central Valley; and between 60 km/h and 80 km/h in the North Pacific, approaching 100 km/h in La Cruz de Guanacaste.

Forecast: The windy pattern and strong to very strong gusts will continue during this Thursday and part of Friday, with the highest intensities in the center and north of the country. Strong gusts (40-60 km/h) are expected for the Central Valley and low sectors of Guanacaste, as well as very strong gusts (70-90 km/h) for the north of Guanacaste and mountains. These conditions are expected to remain until early Friday morning. During the period from Friday to Saturday, a gradual reduction of the wind is expected.

Due to the wind, the entrance of clouds from the maritime sector to the regions of both the Northern Zone and the Caribbean, will leave occasional rains, mainly near the mountains. The amounts should not exceed 15 mm in 12-hour periods. In the Central Valley, drizzle will occur in the mountains to the north of the region.

Warning: Special attention for very strong wind gusts in the North Pacific and Central Valley.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

- Prevention due to wind gusts and their possible affectation of 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 the increase of turbulence, as well as in maritime navigation due to the increase of rough seas, especially in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya and north of the Central Pacific.
- Avoid fires of any kind, as they may get out of control.
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr
 
Juan Diego Naranjo Díaz
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN


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