forecast for Sunday night and Monday, May 4

He National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reported that a condition of atmospheric instability maintains a warm and humid environment Guatemalawith probability rains and thunderstorms between this Sunday and Monday, May 4.

During Saturday, the institution reported rain in sectors of Peten and Esquipulaswhile several regions recorded high temperatures. Among the highest values were Zacapa with 42.6 °C, Petén with 39 °Cthe South Coast between 36 °C and Puerto Barrios with 37.4 °C.

Rains expected for this Sunday in Guatemala

For this Sunday, the Insivumeh indicated that the heat will continue in much of the national territory. However, during the afternoon and night the entry of humidity and the strong heating will favor the formation of convective cloudswhich will generate rains accompanied by electrical activity.

Weather forecast for Monday, May 4

For Monday, the Insivumeh foresees a weakening in atmospheric pressurewhich will generate a warm and sunny environment in most of the country.

During the morning there will be few clouds and an increase in temperature towards midday. The hottest regions would be Peten and the east of the countrywith maximums between 37°C and 41°C.

In the afternoon and evening, rain with electrical activity is expected in:

Southwest
Bocacosta
Isolated areas of the southeast
Alta Verapaz

In the rest of the country, scattered cloudiness will predominate. In the Guatemala City moderate wind is expected.

Expected temperatures by region

According to the institute for Monday, May 4, the temperatures that will prevail in the territory will be:

Central Highlands

Guatemala City: 17 to 19 °C minimum / 28 to 30 °C maximum
Sacatepéquez: 10 to 12 °C / 25 to 27 °C
Lower Verapaz: 18 to 20 °C / 38 to 40 °C
Chimaltenango: 14 to 16 °C / 28 to 30 °C

West

Minimum between 8 and 15 °C / maximum between 21 and 30 °C

Bocacosta

Minimum between 10 and 24 °C / maximum between 26 and 35 °C

Peaceful

Minimum between 20 and 34 °C / maximum between 32 and 36 °C

Orient Valley

Minimum between 20 and 27 °C / maximum between 35 and 41 °C

Caribbean

Minimum between 22 and 26 °C / maximum between 25 and 38 °C

North

Minimum between 21 and 24 °C / maximum between 34 and 39 °C

Northern Transverse Strip

Minimum between 15 and 25 °C / maximum between 29 and 41 °C

Recommendations for rain and high temperatures

Authorities recommended caution, as the combination of extreme heat and heavy rain can cause:

Sudden river flooding
Local floods
lahar descent in volcanic areas
Forest fires due to high temperatures

What climatic regions does Insivumeh use in its forecasts?

To facilitate understanding of the climate in Guatemalahe Insivumeh divides the country into different climatic regions. These are the areas that he mentions in his weather reports:

Central Highlands: Guatemala, Sacatepéquez and Chimaltenango.
Pacific or South Coast Region: Escuintla, Retalhuleu, Suchitepéquez, Santa Rosa and lower parts of San Marcos.
Bocacosta: Intermediate area between the plateau and the coast; includes sectors of San Marcos, Quetzaltenango, Retalhuleu, Suchitepéquez, Escuintla, Sacatepéquez and Santa Rosa.
North or Petén: Department of Petén and much of Alta Verapaz.
Caribbean or Izabal: Izabal and northern Alta Verapaz.
East: Zacapa, Chiquimula, El Progreso, Baja Verapaz, Jutiapa and Jalapa.
Northern Transversal Strip (FTN): North of Huehuetenango, Quiché, Alta Verapaz and Izabal.
Cuchumatanes or Northwest: Huehuetenango and Quiché.

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