Get ready! An easterly wave could generate more rain in the next few hours

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2024-09-06 19:07:05

The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology of Guatemala (INSIVUMEH) reported that, due to the departure of the easterly wave #22 of the season, there will be a part of total cloudiness with rain and intermittent drizzles in most of the country. , potential electrical activity in the afternoon or night.

Perspective Writing

In addition, they state that there is currently abundant cloudiness throughout most of the national territory, completely cloudy with rain over Petén and Izabal. The highest accumulated rainfall in the last 24 hours was recorded at the synoptic stations of Montúfar, Jutiapa with 64.4 mm and Tecún Umán, San Marcos with 43.0 mm; At the other synoptic stations, accumulations of less than 10 mm were reported.

According to the forecast, the highest rainfall accumulations are expected over the Western, Central Highlands, Eastern Valleys, Caribbean and Petén regions. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for the presence of severe local storms (abundant rain and strong wind).

In this context, it is recommended to keep the necessary precautions against the expected rains because they could cause lahars in the volcanic chain, sudden river floods, floods, mass movements or damage to the country’s road network.


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