Guatemala registers high temperatures and, in some regions, these have exceeded 40 °C. The weekly Insivumeh bulletin announces that the heat will continue from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8.
For these days, the forecast is for morning fog, a warm atmosphere during the day and little cloudiness, with an increase in the afternoon hours.
The Insivumeh does not rule out the possibility of rain with electrical activity in regions from the south to the center of the country.
He warned that the prevailing weather conditions are favorable for severe local storms to occur.
He recommended that the population not expose themselves to the sun for prolonged periods and, if necessary, hydrate adequately.
Motagua Region
In the Motagua region and in the eastern valleys there will be little cloudiness, a warm and foggy atmosphere during the day. Increase and development of cloudiness in the afternoon and night, with the possibility of scattered rains with electrical activity in mountain areas.
- Maximum temperature: 39°C to 41°C
Pacific regions
Little cloudiness, warm and humid environment, with increase and development of cloudiness in the afternoon and night, and possibility of rain with electrical activity. Wind from the south and southwest, light to moderate.
- Maximum temperature: 35°C to 37°C
Central plateau, which includes the capital
Areas with morning fog, partly cloudy, alternating with little cloudiness, warm and humid environment. Increase and development of cloudiness in the afternoon and night, with the possibility of scattered rains with electrical activity. The wind will predominate from the south and southwest, light to moderate, in the afternoon.
Maximum temperature
- The capital: 28°C to 30°C
- Central and western highlands: 26°C to 32°C
Northern region, which includes Petén
Sectors with morning fog, partly cloudy, alternating with little cloudiness. Drizzle and/or scattered rain with electrical activity at the beginning of the week, to the south of the department. Southeast wind, light.
- Maximum temperature: 38°C to 40°C
Alta Verapaz, Caribbean and Northern Transversal Strip
Partly cloudy, alternating with little cloudiness, warm and humid environment. Scattered drizzles and/or rains with electrical activity in the afternoon and night. Northeast wind, light.
Maximum temperatures
- Alta Verapaz: 30°C to 32°C
- Caribbean: 34°C to 36°C