Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Golfito, Liberia, San José, Costa Rica
Tracking Id: RINTP5276292934
Description:
As per reports, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN – Instituto Meteorológico Nacional) has projected stable atmospheric conditions for the morning of Wednesday (08 April) across most of the country.
• A warm environment is expected from the early hours of the day, with sunrise in San José occurring at 0530 hours local time (1130 hours UTC). Towards the afternoon, sea breezes are likely to increase cloudiness and the probability of rainfall in mountainous areas and the Central and South Pacific sectors.
• In the North Pacific (Liberia), hot conditions are expected with temperatures ranging between 21.7 degrees Celsius and 37.2 degrees Celsius.
• The Central Valley (San José) is scheduled to experience a maximum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius with windy conditions in the afternoon before sunset at 1746 hours local time (2346 hours UTC).
• Rainfall and possible thunderstorms are projected for the South Pacific (Golfito) in the afternoon, while the Caribbean regions may witness rainfall during the night.
Impact:
• Intense heat and maximum temperatures reaching 37.2 degrees Celsius in the North Pacific may pose health hazards to employees and could increase the demand for cooling systems in business facilities.
• Increased trade wind intensity and occasional gusts may result in localized power supply disruptions and could uproot loosely tied objects, posing a risk to property and safety.
• Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms in the South Pacific and mountainous sectors are likely to impair visibility and may cause localized travel delays for commercial logistics and commuters.
• High humidity and elevated temperatures in the Caribbean and Pacific regions could create a stuffy environment, potentially affecting employee productivity in non-climate-controlled workspaces.
Recommendations:
• Organizations operating in the North Pacific and Central Valley are advised to ensure adequate hydration and cooling for personnel to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
• Facilities managers are advised to secure loose equipment, signage, and outdoor structures to prevent damage from projected wind gusts.
• Personnel planning to travel through the Central and South Pacific are advised to account for possible traffic delays and exercise caution during periods of rainfall.
• It is advised to monitor official weather advisories from the National Meteorological Institute (www.imn.ac.cr) for real-time updates on wind speeds and temperature fluctuations.
