Cartagena
The dimar warned that about the Caribbean Sea the interaction is observed between the Monsoon Trough which is located in the southwest, with the Azores high pressure systemthe Darién low pressure and a tropical wave.
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Additionally, the formation and development of a large low pressure system over Central America, known as the “Central American Gyre,” is presented. This phenomenon is causing rains intense and increased wind and the surf in large sectors of the basin Colombian Pacific.
According to the Marine authorityduring the next 48 hours it is estimated that the “Central American Gyre” will begin to significantly influence the weather conditions of the Caribbean Sea.
There will be strong winds of 15 to 20 knots, which can develop a significant wave height with values between 1.5 and 2.0 meters. “These sea conditions could affect the insular and coastal area of the departments of Sucre, Córdoba and Bolívar“Dimar warned.
Additionally, and related to this phenomenon, an increase in rainfall is estimated, especially in maritime and coastal areas of the departments of Bolívar, Atlántico, Magdalena, La Guajira and the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalinawhere scattered moderate to locally strong rains and storms are expected.
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Dimar recommends extreme security measures in the development of the maritime activities.
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