High temperatures will continue throughout the weekend a couple of degrees higher than normal, resulting in hot and very muggy weather (bochornoso), causing severe downpours, lightning and thunderstorms in some areas.
The rains are primarily foreseen for the afternoons, while mornings are sunny and hot.
These conditions are typical of the rainy season, though it has yet to officially arrive.
#IMN_Pronóstico regional del tiempo
Válido para la tarde y noche: sábado 13 de abril de 2019https://t.co/hBWwmBAPzm pic.twitter.com/1nqsmfajjc— IMN, Costa Rica (@IMNCR) April 13, 2019
The national weather service, IMN, also foresees strong winds at times.
#IMN_Aviso Meteorológico
Aguaceros y tormenta eléctrica el Pacífico Central y Sur durante la tarde
13 de abril de 2019, 11:00 a.m.https://t.co/FFuay6jrwp pic.twitter.com/5lpJopn2Sx— IMN, Costa Rica (@IMNCR) April 13, 2019