The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) reported that tonight northerly winds are expected to enter the western and northern parts of the territory. Likewise, he explained that they will be moderate to strong and are expected to continue until Friday, December 13.
“We will have northerly winds starting tonight. It is crucial to take the necessary precautions, dress appropriately and pay attention to forecast updates,” the institution explained.
Average speeds will range between 15 and 25 kilometers per hour (km/h), with maximum gusts between 40 and 70 km/h and occasionally higher records, even more notable in high areas and in places where the terrain is favorable for acceleration. additional.
During these days, the minimum temperature range will be between 12 °C and 18 °C in high areas; in inland valleys between 16 °C and 23 °C, and in coastal areas between 23 °C and 26 °C. however,the presence of wind can generate a reduction in thermal sensation at any time of the day.
“Ther will be a decrease in the thermal sensation due to the wind. The temperature will not change significantly,” saeid the Environment.
For this day the sky is expected to be slightly cloudy, and during the afternoon, the sky will be partly cloudy to cloudy. Some weak and fast-moving rains are likely in the north, east and volcanic chain. While at night the sky will be slightly cloudy and without rain.
“During the day there will be influence of the easterly flow, during the night and early morning, a cold front will be north of the Caribbean and the high pressure that drives it will allow the entry of northerly winds over El Salvador,” the Observatory noted.
Given these conditions, the environmental institution recommended that the population exercise caution and avoid agricultural burning during periods of strong winds to avoid fires and stay informed about the weather forecast issued by the institution to take appropriate preventive measures. Wind speeds can cause tree falls.