Guatemala faces an increase in rainfall and humid conditions driven by the movement of an eastern wave across the country, according to forecasts issued by the Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH).
The active weather pattern brings specific hazards to vulnerable regions, as INSIVUMEH warns that persistent moisture and incoming atmospheric instability from the Pacific Ocean favor conditions for flooded streets, swollen rivers, landslides, and potential lahares along the volcanic chain. Daily conditions feature misty mornings and warm daytime temperatures transitioning into scattered storms and localized severe weather as humidity builds from both the Pacific and Atlantic littorals.
Regional Forecasts and Temperature Extremes Across Guatemala
For the Central Plateau, INSIVUMEH reports that residents will experience warm and humid environments with morning mist giving way to afternoon cloud cover and scattered showers accompanied by lightning. Similar weather is expected along the Pacific coast, where afternoon humidity triggers heavy cloud buildup and electrical storms.
In northern and northeastern departments, temperatures remain exceptionally high. According to meteorological data, maximum temperatures in Petén, the Motagua region, and the valleys of the east are projected to reach between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, northern areas including Alta Verapaz, the Caribbean, and the Franja Transversal del Norte will experience early morning fog, warm daytime conditions, and scattered afternoon storms that may intensify locally with strong winds, as noted by Nuestro Diario.
CONRED Emergency Protocols and Public Safety Guidelines
In response to the active weather outlook, the Secretaría Ejecutiva de la Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres (CONRED) has issued active safety recommendations for residents nationwide. Emergency officials urge the public to monitor official channels for continuous updates regarding INSIVUMEH weather bulletins.
Authorities explicitly advise citizens to avoid crossing swollen rivers and flooded roadways. Families are instructed to put their Family Response Plans into action, locate community evacuation routes, and prepare a 72-hour emergency supply kit known as the Mochila de las 72 Horas. Residents requiring immediate assistance during weather-related emergencies can contact CONRED directly at 119.
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