Weather warnings
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-230220-10.30am
Feb
23
Weather Warning
Influence of Cold Surge decreases gradually today
February 23, 2020
10.30 a.m.
Diagnosis: This Sunday there has been a gradual decrease in the influence of cold push # 20 in the country, however, some strong gusts remain in the Central Valley and the North Pacific. They have reached between 40-90 km/h in the North Pacific, while in the Central Valley they remain between 30-70 km/h.
Forecast: Trade winds are expected to continue between moderate and strong, with maximum speeds between 30-70 km/h in the Central Valley and the lower parts of the North Pacific, while speeds between 60-90 km/h are expected in the mountains of these regions. No rain is expected this Sunday.
The cold push will gradually reduce its influence in the country today.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Extreme precautions due to strong winds and their possible impact on roofs, electrical wiring, signs, trees; as well as in the mountainous parts of the country (national parks, volcanoes).
- Caution for boats by choppy sea and very strong waves in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya, Central Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, as well as air navigation due to turbulence over the mountainous sectors.
- Avoid burning of all kinds as they can get out of control.
- Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: CR National Meteorological Institute and the Website: www.imn.ac.cr
Eladio Solano León
Meteorologist
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