Weather Warning

Strong winds persist this Wednesday

January 31, 2024

7.00 a.m.

Discussion: The high atmospheric pressure values maintained in the Caribbean Basin and Central America, due to the transit of cold thrust #14, generate very windy conditions in the country. The strongest gusts have been recorded in the north of Guanacaste, which have reached 100 km/h in La Cruz and Bagaces; In addition, in Cañas 66 km/h is recorded, Heredia 62 km/h, Ciudad Colón and Pavas 55 km/h, among others. As a result of the drag of the wind, humidity enters from the Caribbean Sea, favoring cloudiness and intermittent rains in the province of Limón and the Northern Zone, with amounts less than 15 mm in the last 6 hours.

Forecast: Very windy conditions will persist in the country this Wednesday. The estimated speeds are: between 40-70 km/h for the Central Valley and lower parts of the North Pacific, in the mountain ranges between 70-85 km/h and around 105 km/h for the north of Guanacaste. Analysis indicates a trend of gradual reduction in the wind pattern late into Thursday.

Cloudiness and scattered rains are expected in the Caribbean and the North Zone; The rains will be present throughout the day, with greater recurrence during the night, accumulated between 25-50 mm in periods of 12 to 24 hours. Part of the cloud layer can occasionally extend towards the province of Cartago, north of San José and Heredia, generating drizzles with accumulations that do not exceed 5 mm. In the center and west of the Central Valley, as well as regions of the Pacific, low to partial cloudiness will prevail, only towards the South Pacific there is the possibility of occasional and short-lived rain during the afternoon.

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

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Prevention of wind gusts and their possible impact on 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 increased turbulence, as well as in maritime navigation due to increased rough seas, especially in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya and northern Central Pacific.
• Avoid burning of all types, as they can get out of control.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: National Meteorological Institute CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN

 

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