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Strong gusts, big waves to continue over the weekend

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) on Friday reported that a high-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean is to blame for increased trade winds that are expected to continue through Monday.

Big waves cause flooding along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast

Strong waves forecast for this weekend on both coasts of Costa Rica already are affecting areas in the Pacific province of Puntarenas.

Powerful waves to hit Costa Rica’s Caribbean and Pacific beaches over the weekend

Experts of the University of Costa Rica's Ocean Science and Limnology Research Center (CIMAR) warned residents and beachgoers this week about big waves that could be hitting shores on both of the country's coasts starting Friday.

Big waves, strong winds forecast for Pacific coast over the weekend

Two low-pressure systems originating in the Southern Hemisphere will cause powerful waves on most of Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches starting Friday.

25 killed so far during Semana Santa, according to Red Cross

Accidents and assaults have claimed the lives of 25 people so far this Semana Santa, according to a report released by the Costa Rican Red Cross.

Nephew of Environment Minister René Castro drowns in riptide in Santa Teresa

A nephew of current Environment Minister René Castro disappeared after being caught in a wave at a beach in Santa Teresa, on the Nicoya Peninsula, according to La Nación.

Watch out for riptides during the Easter Holy Week

Oceanographers at the National University (UNA) are warning Easter Holy Week travelers to take precautions at the beach this week due to riptides. The strongest currents were forecast at beaches in the northern Caribbean and Central Pacific.

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