Meteorological Report N°4

Rainy conditions in the Caribbean and Northern Zone

April 10, 2024

9:00 am

Diagnóstico: Condiciones inestables se mantienen en el Caribe, Zona Norte y sectores marítimos del Pacífico Central y Sur. Esto debido al alto contenido de humedad en la atmósfera, así como a la posición activa de la Zona de Convergencia Intertropical sobre el país. Los montos máximos registrados rondan entre 20-35 mm en las últimas 6 horas, además se registra fuerte actividad eléctrica en sectores marítimos cercanos a las costas del Caribe Sur y también cerca de la península de Osa en el Pacífico Sur.

 

Pronóstico: En lo que resta de la mañana persistirá cielo mayormente nublado con lluvias dispersas de débiles a moderadas en el Caribe y Zona Norte. Montos estimados entre 10-35 mm.

 

Para la tarde se anticipan precipitaciones de intensidad variable incluyendo aguaceros con tormenta para el Pacífico Central y Sur, alrededores del golfo de Nicoya en el Pacífico Norte, alrededores de sectores montañosos del Valle Central y zonas montañosas del Caribe y Zona Norte. Los análisis de los modelos numéricos indican la mayor probabilidad de lluvia más fuerte para la zona de la cordillera volcánica central, así como los alrededores de Sarapiquí con montos entre 50-90 mm en 12 horas.

 

Advertencia: Especial atención en el Caribe y Zona Norte por el alto caudal en quebradas y ríos por las lluvias de las últimas horas, además de suelos saturados en partes montañosas como la Ruta 32.

 

Debido a lo anterior, el IMN recomienda:

 

• Precaución desbordamiento de quebradas y ríos pequeños en lugares propensos a este tipo de inundaciones.
• Prevención ante tormenta eléctrica y buscar refugio en un sitio seguro en caso de presentarse o de percibir fuertes ráfagas de viento cerca de las nubes de tormenta, debido a la posible caída de ramas de árboles, tendido eléctrico entre otros.
• Manténganse informados a través de las redes sociales, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: Instituto Meteorológico Nacional CR y la Página WEB: www.imn.ac.cr

 

Próximo informe: Hoy miércoles a las 9 p.m.

Roberto Vindas

Meteorólogo

DMSA-IMN

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Aviso Meteorológico

High pressure system affecting Central America

january 7, 2019.

10:00 am

Diagnosis: A high pressure system located in the vicinity of Florida, maintains high levels of atmospheric pressure on the Central American region which generates windy conditions on the country. So far this Tuesday there have been gusts between 40-55 km / h in the Central Valley and lower parts of Guanacaste and between 60-80 km / h in the mountainous areas. In addition, during this morning and tomorrow there were some drizzles in the North Zone and North Caribbean with amounts less than 5 mm.

 

Forecast: Throughout this day the windy conditions will continue with gusts in Guanacaste, Central Valley and mountain ranges of the country. For the central valley and the Guanacaste area, maximum gusts are anticipated between 40-60 km / h. In the mountainous parts the gusts are forecast between 60-85 km / h

As for rainfall, occasional drizzles are possible in this afternoon in the mountainous parts of the country with amounts between 1-5 mm, while during this night and early morning, isolated rains are expected in the North Zone and North Caribbean with estimated amounts between 20-60 mm. Possible higher amounts can be given locally.

The high pressure system is projected to move through the Atlantic Ocean in the coming days, maintaining its influence on the region for the remainder of this week. Due to this, the windy pattern will remain at least until next Sunday, being the most affected days this Wednesday and Thursday with gusts that can reach between 60-80 km / h in the Central Valley and Guanacaste and between 90- 110 km / h in the mountainous parts of the country.

• Due to the above, the IMN recommends:
•     Extreme precautions due to strong winds and their possible impact on roofs, electrical wiring, signs, trees; as well as in the mountainous parts of the country (national parks, volcanoes).
•     Caution in areas vulnerable to flooding due to sewer saturation, increased flow in rivers and streams, and in areas prone to landslides.
•     Caution for boats by choppy sea and very strong waves in the North Pacific, Gulf of Nicoya, Central Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, as well as air navigation due to turbulence over the mountainous sectors.
•     Avoid burning of all kinds as they can get out of control.
• Stay informed through social networks, Twitter: @IMNCR, Facebook: National Meteorological Institute and the Website: www.imn.ac.cr
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Roberto Vindas

Meteorologist

DMSA-IMN

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