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Powerful winds down trees, power lines, even a McDonald’s sign Tuesday

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:00:07 +0000

Powerful winds Tuesday morning have downed trees, streetlights, power lines and other structures in various parts of the country.

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Three airport workers struck by lightning at Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria airport

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:00:56 +0000

Three aircraft maintenance workers at Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) were in serious condition after being struck by lightning Wednesday.

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President of Costa Rica declares emergency: flooding, landslides force Caribbean residents to shelters; many left without communications

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:46:11 +0000

The president of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis declared an emergency on Saturday and declared a RED ALERT as heavy rainfall continued to flood the entire province of Limon and the cantons of Turrialba and Sarapiqui.

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Heavy rains leave more than 300 in shelters; communities isolated

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:03:08 +0000

Heavy downpours that have continued since Saturday in the Caribbean and northern zones of Costa Rica have left more than 300 people in shelters and have caused multiple landslides that blocked highways and damaged bridges, leaving some communities unreachable.

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Tornado in Osa tore roofs from homes, downed trees

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:00:36 +0000

A tornado struck in Sierpe de Osa on Saturday, tearing the roofs from some 15 homes and downing trees.

The damaged homes are located on the banks of the Sierpe River. Many of the homes were also flooded as a result of heavy rains that accompanied the storm.

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Authorities urge caution as nearly 10’ waves, rough seas expected Wednesday and Thursday

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:45:21 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com December 3rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities are urging caution for beachgoers and those sailing in small vessels on Costa Rica’s Caribbean and northern Pacific coasts on Wednesday and Thursday. According to authorities, strong winds being produced by a weather system north of the country could produce waves of up to nine-and-a-half […]

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Waves up to 8.5 feet expected on Pacific beaches, authorities urge caution

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:30:52 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com October 8th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Forecasters are warning of rough seas, high tides and large waves on the country’s Pacific coast today and tomorrow. Forecasters are warning beachgoers of waves that could reach 8.5 feet and are advising those in small vessels of possible rough seas, especially in the southern Pacific. […]

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Dig out that umbrella: Transition to rainy season has begun, INM says

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:00:22 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com April 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Time to get that umbrella out of the closet – the transition from the dry to the rainy season is underway, according to Gabriela Chinchilla of the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Chinchilla said the transition began last week, and the rainy season should be in […]

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This morning was the coldest of the year in San José

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:45:58 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com February 1, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) This morning recorded the lowest temperature so far this year in San José and the Central Valley, according to the National Meteorolgical Institute (IMN). Temperatures this morning dropped to 13 C, or about 55 degrees Fahrenheit, according to meteorologist Daniel Poleo. Voters heading to the […]

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Extreme weather expected to continue in Costa Rica

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:00:41 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com September 18th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Torrential rains and extreme weather like that which wreaked havoc in the country this week is expected to for at least the next six weeks. According to meteorologist, Juan Diego Naranjo, the country remains under the influence of a low-pressure system that will continue to bring […]

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