Weather warnings
Apr
29
Weather Warning
Scattered showers with a thunderstorm for this Monday
April 29, 2024
10:30 am
Diagnosis: The proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone maintains instability and humid conditions favorable for precipitation in sectors of the Pacific slope and parts of the Central...
Apr
28
Weather Warning
Rain of varying intensity this afternoon and evening
April 28, 2024
10.30 a.m.
Discussion: The entry of tropical wave #1 is favoring an even more unstable and humid environment over our country, the above has generated cloud cover from the early hours of the day, in...
Apr
28
Aviso Meteorológico
Condiciones lluviosas para el domingo
28 Abril 2024
12:00 am
Aviso Meteorológico 28 de abril de 2024 12:00 a.m. Diagnóstico: Condiciones atmosféricas muy húmedas e inestables se mantienen sobre el territorio...
Apr
27
Weather Warning
Rainy conditions this weekend
April 27, 2024
10.30 a.m.
Discussion: Very humid and unstable atmospheric conditions this weekend enhance an ideal pattern for the presence of cloudiness and precipitation in the country. Since the early hours of this...
Apr
13
Aviso Meteorológico
Patrón ventoso persiste este sábado
13 de abril de 2024
10:00 am
Diagnóstico: Elevados niveles de presión atmosférica sobre la cuenca del Mar Caribe favorecen un fuerte aceleramiento del viento alisio en la región centroamericana. Particularmente sobre Costa...
Weather warnings history
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Weather Report N°1_IMN-090424
Apr
09
Weather Report N°1
Variable precipitation in the Caribbean, the Northern Zone and parts of the Pacific
April 9th, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Diagnosis: The constant entry of humidity from the Caribbean Sea and the unstable atmosphere near Costa Rica due to the proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, has generated variable rainfall in the morning for the Caribbean regions and the Northern Zone, in addition to downpours with storm located in parts of the Pacific slope and Central Valley. For the last 6 hours, there have been records of between 10 - 45 mm in the Northern Zone, between 20 - 50 mm with specific maximums of up to 70 mm (Limón, Cahuita) for the Caribbean regions. As for the regions on the Pacific slope, all have accumulations of less than 25 mm.
The highest wind gusts recorded are present in the mountain ranges and low sectors of the North Pacific, with intensities between 40 km/h and 65 km/h.
Forecast: During the rest of the afternoon, variable rains will continue in the Caribbean regions and the Northern Zone, with estimated amounts in 6 hours between 5 mm and 50 mm. On the other hand, downpours with occasional storms are expected in the mountains - locally in low parts and near the coasts of the Pacific slope - with estimated accumulations in 6 hours of between 20 to 50 mm with specific maximums of up to 70 mm.
A rebound in rainfall is again forecast for Wednesday on the Caribbean slope and dispersed during the afternoon period in the Pacific regions.
Warning: Special attention in the Caribbean and Northern Zone due to the high flow in streams and rivers due to the rains of the last few hours, in addition to saturated soils in mountainous parts such as Route 32. On the other hand, because rains are estimated near the Limón International Airport from today until this Wednesday, there is a high probability of flooding for said sector.
Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
• Caution about overflowing streams and small rivers in places prone to this type of flooding.
• Prevention against electrical storms and seeking shelter in a safe place in case strong gusts of wind occur or are perceived near storm clouds, due to the possible fall of tree branches, power lines, among others.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: National Meteorological Institute CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr
Next report: Today Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Jose Pablo Valverde Mora
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN