2024-08-24 20:19:37
If you have plans to go out in the next few days, here we tell you what the weather will be like. Weather for the weekend of August 23-25, 2024 in GuatemalaCloudy and rainy conditions are expected to continue during the afternoons and evenings, but keep in mind that on Sunday the rainfall could intensify due to the passage of a new wave from the East.
Weather for the weekend of August 23-25, 2024 in Guatemala
He National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology —Insivumeh— has shared its report of the Weather for the weekend of August 23-25, 2024 in GuatemalaDuring this period, a significant influence of humidity from both coasts is expected, which will generate cloudy skies alternating with periods of low cloud cover, as well as drizzle and rain accompanied by electrical activity, especially in the afternoons and evenings.
The recent Eastern Wave Pass #18 has promoted the formation of cloudiness and precipitation with electrical activity during the afternoon and night, particularly affecting the Caribbean, Pacific, Western and Bocacosta regions. Storms in the Caribbean area will continue until dawn.
On Sunday, August 25, an increase in rainfall is expected due to the entry of the eastern wave #19. This wave will keep the atmosphere unstable and humid, causing rain in a large part of the national territory, as well as severe storms especially in mountainous and volcanic areas.
Regions with the highest rainfall accumulations
On August 23, the regions expected to experience the highest accumulated rainfall include the Bocacosta, the West, the Northern Transversal Strip and the Central Altiplano. Although scattered rains are not ruled out in other parts of the country, these areas will be the most affected.
On Saturday, August 24, rainfall accumulations will increase mainly in the West, Bocacosta, Central Altiplano and the Northern Transversal Strip. On Sunday, August 25, rainfall will persist in the West, Central Altiplano and Bocacosta, with San Marcos and Quetzaltenango as the departments most likely to record the highest accumulations.
Saharan dust mass inflow
On August 22, a new mass of Saharan dust entered the country, with higher concentrations reported between August 22 and 23, reaching a maximum rate of 143 µg/m³ —micrograms per cubic meter—. According to satellite projections, this dust cloud will gradually disperse and is expected to leave Guatemalan territory on Monday, August 26. The presence of this dust can affect air quality and cause respiratory irritation, so the population is advised to take precautions.
Monitoring tropical cyclones
Insivumeh has reported that, for the moment, the Direct or indirect impact of tropical cyclones in Guatemala over the next few days.
He National Hurricane Center of the Central Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Central Pacific Hurricane Center ―NOAA―. The National Hurricane Center has indicated the presence of Hurricane Gilma in the Atlantic Ocean, which is weakening over open waters and does not represent a threat to land. However, an area of low pressure located south-southwest of the Baja California peninsula is under surveillance, with the potential for development into a tropical depression during the weekend or early next week.
Recommendations and most affected departments
Given the weather forecast, the population is advised to be on alert for possible river flooding, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The departments that could be most affected include El Progreso, Chiquimula, Jutiapa, Huehuetenango, Quiché, Alta Verapaz and Petén, where river flooding could occur.
In Huehuetenango, San Marcos, Quetzaltenango, Sololá, Escuintla, Santa Rosa and Jutiapa, it is crucial to take additional precautions due to the risk of landslides, and to consider the possibility of lahars in the ravines of the Fuego volcano and in the riverbeds that descend from the dome complex of the Santiaguito volcano.
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