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Extreme heat in Nicaragua: thermal sensation will reach 40 degrees

Nicaragua will face a day marked by high temperatures, strong thermal sensation, and few rains, while specialists warn about risks of heatstroke due to temperatures that could be felt up to 40 degrees Celsius in the Pacific of the country

Extreme heat in Nicaragua: thermal sensation will reach 40 degrees

TL;DR

  • Nicaragua faces high temperatures, strong thermal sensations, and low chances of rain.
  • An anticyclonic circulation is influencing the weather, limiting rainfall.
  • Cold front number 50 is descending from the US, while cold front number 49 moves northeast of Florida.
  • Monsoonal trough, Intertropical Convergence Zone, and a low-pressure system are not expected to cause significant precipitation in Nicaragua.
  • Isolated light showers are possible in the southeast of the country.
  • Temperatures will range from 31-37°C in the Pacific, potentially feeling like 40°C.
  • Central regions will see 29-34°C, and the Caribbean 28-33°C.
  • Risks of heatstroke are high; public advised to stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure between 11 am and 4 pm.
  • Winds could reach up to 60 km/h in the Pacific, 51 km/h in the Central region, and 44 km/h in the Caribbean.