Powerful winds down trees, power lines, even a McDonald’s sign Tuesday
Powerful winds Tuesday morning have downed trees, streetlights, power lines and other structures in various parts of the country.…
Three airport workers struck by lightning at Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria airport
Three aircraft maintenance workers at Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) were in serious condition after being struck by lightning Wednesday. …
President of Costa Rica declares emergency: flooding, landslides force Caribbean residents to shelters; many left without communications
The president of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis declared an emergency on Saturday and declared a RED ALERT as heavy rainfall continued to flood the entire province of Limon and…
Heavy rains leave more than 300 in shelters; communities isolated
Heavy downpours that have continued since Saturday in the Caribbean and northern zones of Costa Rica have left more than 300 people in shelters and have caused multiple landslides that…
Tornado in Osa tore roofs from homes, downed trees
A tornado struck in Sierpe de Osa on Saturday, tearing the roofs from some 15 homes and downing trees.The damaged homes are located on the banks of the Sierpe…
Authorities urge caution as nearly 10’ waves, rough seas expected Wednesday and Thursday
Email this page December 3rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities are urging caution for beachgoers and those sailing in small vessels on Costa Rica’s Caribbean and northern Pacific coasts on Wednesday and…
Waves up to 8.5 feet expected on Pacific beaches, authorities urge caution
Email this page October 8th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Forecasters are warning of rough seas, high tides and large waves on the country’s Pacific coast today and tomorrow. Forecasters are warning…
Dig out that umbrella: Transition to rainy season has begun, INM says
Email this page April 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Time to get that umbrella out of the closet – the transition from the dry to the rainy season is underway, according to…
