Nicaragua Faces Week of Intense Heat and Strong Winds on the Pacific

Nicaragua is experiencing a week marked by high temperatures, a heat index close to 40 degrees Celsius in the Pacific, and winds with gusts up to 50 kilometers per hour, according to forecasts from INETER and OFENA.

Nicaragua Faces Week of Intense Heat and Strong Winds on the Pacific

TL;DR

  • High temperatures and a heat index near 40 degrees Celsius are forecast for Nicaragua's Pacific region.
  • Winds will be sustained between 25-30 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h, particularly in the Caribbean, Meseta de los Pueblos, and near Lake Nicaragua.
  • Maximum temperatures could reach 38°C in the west (Chinandega, León) and around 36°C in Managua.
  • The Caribbean coast may experience waves up to three meters high and isolated light rains or drizzles.
  • Relatively cool mornings are possible due to radiative cooling of the land surface.