Weather warnings
Jul
10
Weather Warning
Tropical Wave 14 to Pass Over Costa Rica This Friday
July 10, 2025
04.30 p.m.
Discussion: A change in the weather pattern toward more humid and unstable atmospheric conditions over Costa Rica and surrounding areas will increase the occurrence of rainfall in various parts...
Jul
08
Informative Weather Notice
Sahara dust over the country
July 08th, 2025
9:50 a.m.
Diagnosis: Increases in atmospheric pressure in the Caribbean Sea accelerate the trade winds over the basin, as well as over central and northern Spain. Furthermore, a dry, stable air mass...
Jul
07
Weather Warning
Heavy downpours during the afternoon in the Pacific and northern regions
July 07th, 2025
10.40 a.m.
Discussion: Tropical Wave 13 is located in western Costa Rica, close to entering the Pacific Ocean. Although it is a weak wave, its interaction with the Intertropical Convergence Zone increases...
Jul
06
Aviso Meteorológico
Efectos de la onda tropical #13 en el país este domingo y lunes
06 de julio de 2025
11.25 am
Diagnóstico: La onda tropical #13 se localiza este domingo al oeste de Panamá, generando inestabilidad en el mar Caribe frente a la costa costarricense, lo que favorece lluvias en el Caribe Sur...
Jul
01
Weather Warning
Rainy conditions in the Caribbean and Northern Zone this Tuesday and Tropical Wave #12
Jul 01th, 2025
10 am
Diagnosis The strengthening of the trade winds over the central and northern regions of the country has produced wind gusts of up to 50 km/h in areas such as Alajuela this morning. This...
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Aviso Meteorológico-IMN-290521-1205pm
May
29
Aviso Meteorológico
Rainy and electric activity this afternoon in the Central and South Pacific
May 29, 2021
12.05 p.m.
Discussion: The proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone coupled with local factors such as warm morning temperatures and entry of sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean; They are ideal conditions for the formation of cloudiness and in turn the occurrence of rains and downpours with a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening.
Forecast: During this afternoon, isolated but strong rains and downpours with a thunderstorm are expected in the Central and South Pacific, accumulated estimated between 40-75 mm, higher amounts are possible locally. For the Central Valley, the Nicoya Peninsula, as well as the Caribbean mountains and the Northern Zone, rains and isolated electrical storms are expected, amounts between 10-40 mm.
It is estimated that the rainy activity extends during the first part of the night period, especially in coastal areas of the Pacific.
Warning: Special attention in the Central and South Pacific as episodes of strong rain may occur in a localized way.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
- Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewerage saturation and / or stream overflow.
- Be cautious against electrical storms and seek shelter in a safe place in case of strong gusts of wind or strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others.
- Prevention in areas prone to landslides.
- 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
