The special meteorological bulletin 05-2026 of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reports that the Tropical storm Cristina changed its path heading to El Salvador, so it will not directly affect Guatemala.
The Insivumeh explains that the meteorological phenomenon It is located near the coast of Nicaragua at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour.
The forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States indicates that Storm Cristina It could make landfall north of El Salvador on June 11.
Despite not impacting Guatemala, due to its proximity, scientists still predict a sharp increase in intermittent rains in the south and center of the territory.
The regions with possible accumulated majors They could be the eastern valleys, the bocacosta, the Pacific, the central highlands and the southern west.
The wind speed will vary between June 10 and 11, mainly in the Pacific and the eastern valleys.
📌 INFORMATIVE NOTICES – MONITORING CONTINUES FOR TROPICAL STORM CRISTINA AND ITS EFFECTS IN THE COUNTRY. pic.twitter.com/SpfSJLYs84
— CONRED (@ConredGuatemala) June 9, 2026
At 5:32 a.m., Storm Cristina was about 260 kilometers from Montúfar, Jutiapa.
Cristina is located in the orange zone of the Operational Plan.
Tropical Storm Cristina
JUNE 9, 2026 06:15 LOCAL TIME#SomosINSIVUMEH #PassionForScience #AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde #CIV pic.twitter.com/wp155bfJpy— INSIVUMEH (@insivumehgt) June 9, 2026
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) maintains the following recommendations for the population in general:
- If you live in coastal areas, do not enter the sea or carry out aquatic activities.
- Identify evacuation routes and safe areas
- Keep your 72-hour backpack ready
- Review and activate the family response plan
- Stay informed through official channels
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