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May 6, 2026
Ideam alerts about the arrival of a tropical wave to the Colombian Caribbean
The first tropical wave of the year is approaching Colombia. The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies confirmed that the system, which ac...
TL;DR
- The first tropical wave of the year is heading towards Colombia's Caribbean coast.
- It is expected to arrive in three to four days, bringing higher humidity and potential for rain.
- The system might be weakened by dry air, which could reduce its impact.
- Córdoba and Sucre have the highest probability of precipitation, with other coastal departments expecting scattered or localized rain.
- Authorities recommend residents follow official reports, secure vulnerable structures, avoid open spaces during thunderstorms, and check drainage systems.
- A second tropical wave has emerged from Africa but is still far from Colombian territory.