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Tropical Wave 43 to bring very heavy storms over the weekend

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

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  • Panama issued a nationwide watch for significant rain and storms as Tropical Wave 43 moves into the country early Saturday, Sept. 5.
  • Very strong storms and substantial rainfall are expected in several areas, especially Saturday and Sunday.
  • Authorities warned of localized flooding, landslides, rising rivers and streams, strong winds, and falling trees or objects until Monday evening.

Tropical Wave 43 will enter Panama early Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing a sharp increase in instability across several parts of the country. Authorities issued a watch for significant rain and storms across the national territory and its maritime areas.

The system will activate surrounding low-pressure systems and the monsoon trough. Forecasts call for periods of very strong storms capable of producing substantial rainfall and localized impacts, with the greatest likelihood on Saturday and Sunday.

Areas under the turquoise alert level face risks of localized flooding, landslides, rising rivers and streams, waterlogging, strong wind gusts, and falling trees or objects. Zones under the light-blue level could see localized waterlogging, strong gusts, and falling trees or objects.

The watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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