Panama weather: Clouds and showers expected throughout the day

Panama is bracing for a day of widespread cloud cover and scattered rainfall, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Imhpa).

For Tuesday, June 16, the forecast indicates intermittent clouds and showers, especially in the early morning hours across the Caribbean coast and western parts of the country. These conditions may include isolated electrical activity.

The Imhpa predicts that by the morning, the Caribbean side will see cloudy intervals. On the Pacific side, there is a possibility of convective cloud formation leading to showers and thunderstorms. These could move inland, affecting southern Veraguas, Los Santos, Herrera, Coclé, Panamá Oeste, Panamá, and Darién.

The afternoon is expected to bring an increase in cloudiness and precipitation. Caribbean regions can anticipate scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms, while the Pacific coast will experience rain of varying intensity in Chiriquí, Veraguas, Coclé, and Darién. Other areas will have scattered clouds and isolated showers.

Evening conditions are expected to see lingering scattered showers in Chiriquí and southern Darién, with cloudy intervals elsewhere. Temperatures will fluctuate between 19°C and 25°C in the Central Mountain Range, and between 27°C and 31°C in the rest of the country. Winds will generally be light, below 20 kilometers per hour. Maritime conditions require a level of caution, with wave heights ranging from 0.91 to 2.10 meters. The Imhpa also noted moderate to high UV-B radiation levels.