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.
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.