Weather Report N°32

Eta remains in the Gulf of Honduras maintaining indirect influence in the country

November 6, 2020

12.00 m.d.

Discussion: Tropical depression Eta continues to decrease its influence over Costa Rica as it moves away, it is located 155 km west of the city of Belize City, Belize, with sustained winds of 55 km/h, moving with a northwest direction at a speed of 10km/h. The rains have been weak to moderate in the country in recent hours.

Next, the accumulated maximums of the last 6 hours:

Climatic region	Accumulated range (6 hours)	Maximum recorded
North Pacific	5-30 mm	La Cruz 30 mm
Central Pacific	5-20 mm	Barú 20 mm
South Pacific	5-10 mm	Río Nuevo de PZ 10 mm
Valle Central	5-15 mm	Fraijanes 15 mm
North Zone	1-5 mm	El ceibo 2 mm
Caribbean	0-1 mm	Turrialba 1 mm

Forecast: Tropical depression Eta will continue to advance and strengthen, it is possible that it will resume the category of tropical storm in a short time towards the center of Cuba.

During the afternoon and night, intermittent rains will be occurring in the Central Valley and North Zone regions, amounts between 5-50 mm are estimated. In the Caribbean mountains the rains will be weak and will continue intermittently with accumulations of less than 15 mm. The in the Pacific will have accumulated during the afternoon between 15-60 mm, mainly affecting the north and center of the Pacific.

A gradual decrease in Eta's influence is expected, the strengthening of the system will be favoring a lesser impact in Costa Rica. On the other hand, on Saturday there will be a significant decrease in the impact of Eta on the country.

 

Warning: Special attention due to the saturation of soils in the Pacific Slope regions, particularly in the cantons of La Cruz, Nandayure, Nicoya, Liberia, Bagaces, Carrillo and Hojancha in the North Pacific and in the Central Pacific Parrita and Aguirre. Attention to the area of ??Los Santos and Garabito due to the risk of landslides. In the Desamparados area, north of Barva and Varablanca, as well as on Route 32 in the case of Central Valley.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewerage saturation and increased flow in rivers and streams.
• Take shelter in a safe place in case of hearing an electrical storm or perceive strong gusts of wind near the storm clouds, as well as caution against possible falling tree branches, power lines, among others.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR and the WEB Page: www.imn.ac.cr

Next report: today at 7 p.m.

Daniel Poleo
Meteorologist
DMSA / IMN

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