The entry of humidity will continue at the beginning of the week – Publinews – 2024-02-21 05:36:26

According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred), as a result of a high pressure system, the entry of humidity from the Caribbean Sea is expected, so it is expected that for this beginning of the week there will be partial cloudiness in the Northern, Caribbean, Eastern Valleys and Northern Transversal Strip regions.

This, according to what is described in the Weekly Summary and Forecast issued by the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh).

Likewise, it was reported that this high pressure system will favor the predominance of moderate to strong north winds and that it could reach a speed between 40 and 50 kilometers per hour, this being more accelerated in mountainous or low-lying sectors. ±ones.

“Likewise, it was indicated that, in the afternoon or evening, the presence of rain is expected in the Caribbean region, the Northern Transversal Strip and in the south of the department of Petén,†it was detailed in a press release. .

Climate improvement

By the middle of the week, the high pressure system is expected to decrease, which will generate a warm and sunny environment, few clouds most of the day and clear at night and early in the morning.

At dawn on Thursday, foggy areas are expected in the Transversal Strip of the North, the West, the Eastern Valleys and the Central Altiplano and the presence of mist in the afternoon hours in the Caribbean, Boca Coast and Pacific region.

In relation to Friday, significant drops in temperature are expected at night, mainly in the West and the Central Highlands.

The approach of Cold Front 17 is expected for Sunday, which could generate an increase in cloudiness with the presence of rain, changing conditions from the north to the center of the country.

recommendations

Due to the cold front, Insivumeh recommends that the population dress as warmly as possible, especially at night and early in the morning.

The Executive Secretariat of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction reported that it is awaiting the update and information issued by Insivumeh, as an official scientific entity, due to significant atmospheric conditions that may arise.