Weather Warning

Precipitation will continue overnight in the Pacific

August 31, 2019

05.50 p.m.

Discussion: During this afternoon there were showers and thunderstorms mainly in the Pacific, in an isolated way in the Central Valley and North Zone, the most intense rainfalls manifested in the South Pacific with accumulated of 70 mm, a situation that has been favored by the warm morning temperatures and moisture ingress from the maritime sectors.

Forecast: During the first hours of the night, showers of variable intensity and thunderstorm will be maintained in the South and Central Pacific regions, amounts between 25-50 mm are estimated, with possible higher amounts located locally. In isolation, rain and showers with thunderstorms are expected in the North Pacific and North Zone, accumulated between 20-40 mm. On the other hand in the Central Valley, scattered light rains and fog banks are possible, amounts less than 10 mm.

Due to the above, the IMN recommends:

• Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewer saturation, increased flow in rivers and streams and sectors with a high propensity for landslides.
• Shelter in a safe place in case of hearing thunderstorms or perceiving strong gusts of wind near storm clouds, as well as precaution for possible fall of tree branches, power lines among others.
• Stay informed through Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: National Meteorological Institute and the Website: www.imn.ac.cr

Rebeca Morera R
Meteorologist
DMSA-IMN