He National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) shared the weather conditions for this day in Guatemala.
According to the official report, the environment will be warm and humid. Also, foggy areas in mountainous and cloudy areas with possible drizzle to the south west at dawn.
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In addition, due to the approach of the intertropical convergence zone to the Guatemalan Pacific coast, scattered clouds are forecast in the morning, alternating with cloudy.
The clouds will be in the afternoon, mainly from the south to the center of the country.
The institute details that this morning there are clear skies in most of the country, scattered clouds in the West and cloudy with possible drizzle towards the southwest and west of Bocacosta.
Drizzle is reported on the coast of San Marcos, fog in the departments of Izabal, Huehuetenango and Guatemala. Also, Quetzaltenango with zero visibility fog.
Also in the afternoon and night there will be rains with electrical activity from the south to the center of the country.
The atmospheric conditions continue promoting the presence of severe local storms, mainly over mountainous or volcanic sectors.
Informative Capsule #011-2023
June 03, 2023, 09:00 local time.#INSIVUMEHGeoscientific development for all. #SomosINSIVUMEH #Guatemala pic.twitter.com/TjSbkRE74O— INSIVUMEH Guatemala (@insivumehgt) June 3, 2023
Tormenta tropical Arlene
INSIVUMEH informs that the monitoring of the storm continues, it is currently located in the Gulf of Mexico and its trajectory towards the country of Cuba is forecast during the weekend.
This storm is likely to indirectly affect the country and the rains will remain within the normal parameters of the season in Guatemala.
recommendations
- Stay informed about the expected weather conditions, through official sources of information of the institution.
- Take precautions in sudden flooding of rivers, mass movements or damage to the country’s road network.
- Maintain the necessary precautions due to the expected rains, since lahars may occur in the volcanic chain.
- Report any emergency that may arise to the official emergency numbers.
- Keep a 72-hour backpack ready, in case of any emergency.
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