2024-08-20 08:36:37
For this week, the Insivumeh anticipa mostly warm conditions; however, the passage of two waves from the East could generate rains throughout the countryBelow we tell you more details about how the Weather in Guatemala from August 19 to 25, 2024.
What will the weather be like in Guatemala from August 19 to 25, 2024?
He Weather in Guatemala from August 19 to 25, 2024 It is hot, humid and unstable, according to the forecast of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology —Insivumeh—. During the week, mostly clear skies are expected in the mornings, with partial cloudiness in the afternoons and evenings, and the entry of humidity from both coasts. In addition, two easterly waves are expected to pass, which could intensify atmospheric activity in various regions of the country.
Forecast for August 19, 2024:
Rain forecast for the week
Monday, August 19: A warm and mostly sunny environment is expected in most of the national territory, with scattered cloudiness. During the afternoon or evening, rains accompanied by electrical activity are expected in the Caribbean, the Bocacosta and southern Petén.
Tuesday, August 20: The passage of the eastern wave number 17 will bring intense rains with electrical activity over a large part of the country. The most affected regions will be the Bocacosta, the south of the West and the Central Altiplano, where the greatest accumulated precipitation is expected.
Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd August: The warm and sunny weather will continue, although the entry of humidity from both coasts could trigger rain and thunderstorms in areas such as the Bocacosta, the south of the Central Altiplano, the Eastern Valleys and the Northern Transversal Strip.
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August: The weekend will be marked by the entry of the eastern wave number 18which will cause intense rainfall accompanied by electrical activity in a large part of the national territory. The greatest accumulations of rainfall are expected in the Central Plateau, the Bocacosta, the Eastern Valleys and the south of the West.
Highest risk areas
Insivumeh recommends that the population take the necessary precautions due to the possibility of landslides, sudden river floods, floods and lahars in the volcanic chain. These risks are especially high due to the saturation of the soil caused by the rains, and could affect the road network in several areas of the country.
Areas at highest risk include the following departments:
- Guatemala
- Suchitepequez
- Izabal
- Quiche
- Saint Mark
- Escuintla
- Chiquimula
- Jutiapa
- Chimaltenango
- Retalhuleu
- High Verapaz
Possibility of tropical cyclones
Regarding cyclonic activity, Insivumeh has reported that the Hurricane Ernestolocated in the Atlantic, does not represent a direct danger to Guatemala. Also, in the Pacific, the recently formed tropical storm Gilma It is moving westward and is expected to remain away from land during the week, without posing a threat to the country.
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