2024-10-02 19:03:31
The passage of an eastern wave, rain, electrical activity in the afternoon and night, and entry of humidity awaits us this week, according to the weather forecast in Guatemala from September 30 to October 4, 2024.
What will the weather be like in Guatemala from September 30 to October 4, 2024?
We say goodbye to September and begin the tenth month of the year with unstable conditions in the country, according to the most recent weather forecast in Guatemala from September 30 to October 4, 2024 from the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology —Insivumeh—.
In this period, the country will be under the influence of a strong low pressure system in both the Caribbean and the Central American Pacific, which has generated the entry of humidity. In addition, on October 1, the passage of an easterly wavewhich will further intensify rainfall, mainly in the south and center of Guatemala.
During the early hours of the morning there will be areas of fog or mist because the atmospheric pressure continues with low pressure conditions. As for the rest of the day, the atmosphere will be warm and humid, although during the Rains accompanied by thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening.
The heaviest rainfall will be concentrated between Monday, September 30 and Thursday, October 3, with the highest rainfall accumulations in the southern regions towards the center of the country. The rainy conditions of the week are linked to the activation of the monsoon trough, the passage of an easterly wave and local conditions.
Due to the weather conditions expected for the week, the institution recommends that the population be alert to the risks that could arise, such as an increase in the flow of rivers, floods, landslides, landslides, damage to infrastructure. road and lahars in the volcanic chain.
Forecast for October 2, 2024:
Predicted temperatures by region
Despite the rainy conditions, temperatures are expected to remain warm across most of the country.
- Central Plateau: In Guatemala City, maximum temperatures are expected to range between 25.0 ºC and 27.0 ºC, while in the Central and Western Highlands they will be between 23 ºC and 28 ºC.
- Pacific regions: Temperatures will reach between 31 ºC and 33 ºC.
- Northern Region or department of Petén: Maximum temperatures of between 33 ºC and 35 ºC are expected.
- Alta Verapaz, Caribbean and Northern Transversal Strip: Alta Verapaz will register temperatures between 25.0 ºC and 27.0 ºC, while in the Caribbean values between 29 ºC and 31 ºC are expected.
- Motagua Region and Eastern Valleys: The highest temperatures in the country will occur in this region, with maximums between 35 ºC and 37 ºC.
Cyclone monitoring
Regarding cyclonic activity, the National Hurricane Center of the Central Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Central Pacific Hurricanes ―NOAA― is monitoring an extensive area of low pressure located in the western and southwestern Caribbean Sea. This system is generating showers and thunderstorms, and although it is currently disorganized, conditions could become favorable for gradual development.
There is a low probability of 0% that a tropical depression will form in the next 48 hours, but the risk increases to 40% for the next seven days. It is possible that the system evolves towards the end of the week or during the weekend, when it could be located over the Gulf of Mexico or the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
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