Strong gusts will remain until Friday

The National Emergency Commission warned that the strong gusts of winds, caused by the 12th Cold Surge of the year, will continue to affect the country until Friday.

The Cold Surges, CSs, has traversed the country since Tuesday. They are largely controlled by the Surface Air Temperature, SAT, distribution at high latitudes and thermal advection in the lower troposphere.

Commission authorities recommend for people not to expose themselves to gusts of wind, not to approach trees, to stay away from power lines or even billboards that could fall because of the strong wind. "In an emergency, you should call the 9-1-1 line," the commission said in its statement.

According to the Meteorological Institute, Cold Surge #12, is crossing the Caribbean Sea, making a strong increase in atmospheric pressure, a situation that caused the intense winds all over the country.

The meteorological stations have registered top wind speeds such as 111.5 kilometers per hour in Cerro Buenavista in Pérez Zeledón Canton. In the southern zone of the country, specialists have registered winds up to 110.7 kilometers per hour in Irazú volcano, Cartago Province.

Experts forecast the Cold Surge # 12 will remain until Friday, causing strong winds. The maximum gusts in the Central Valley and lower parts of the North Pacific are estimated to range between 40-85 kilometers per hour, while in the mountain ranges and north of Guanacaste they will remain with highs between 85-115 kilometers per hour.

In the afternoon and evening, occasional drizzles and rains are expected in the Caribbean and the northern zone of the country with rainfalls between 5-50 millimeters between 12 to 24 hours.

Part of the cloudy weather can be extended into mountainous sectors of the Central Valley and North Pacific Coast, causing occasional drizzles and a decrease in the thermal sensation at night.

Specialists warn about strong gusts of wind in the North Pacific Coast, Gulf of Nicoya, the Central Valley and the mountain ranges. They provide the following advice:

• Use caution in areas unsafe to flooding due to saturation of rivers.

• Be cautious of wind gusts and its possible damage on roofs, electrical wiring and trees.

• For air travel, expect increased turbulence, as well as in maritime navigation due to increased rough seas, especially in the North Pacific Coast, Gulf of Nicoya and the Central Pacific Coast.

• Stay informed about the alerts issued by the authorities.

A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts.


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