Strong winds of up to 90 KM per hr. caused severe damage to 2 homes @ El Frances, blowing off their roofs, additionally there were downed trees and power lines that caused damage to the San Felix water treatment plant
This is that time of the year and it will be at least until Easter that the winds calm down. They are also called Lent Winds by some.
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From the Telemetro News Service Today (translated)
Prevention notice issued 48 hours for sustained winds
| FEBRUARY 10, 2016 9:06 A.M.
Hidometeorología Etesa issued a notice Wednesday prevention for 48 hours, for the Pacific and the Caribbean by strong winds winds.
The company explained that in the Caribbean will be held from 25 to 50 kilometers per horasy gusts of 47-70 mph winds, while in the Pacific, the winds are 16 to 37 kilometers per hour with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Product of strong winds in the Caribbean slope waves of 2-3 meters generate, according to the latest report Hydrometeorological. They also warn windy conditions with moderate to severe intensity over the region.
From the early hours of Wednesday a torrential downpour was reported in the province of Bocas del Toro accompanied by strong winds that brought down several trees in areas such as Colonia Santeña, Isla Colon and Mile 10 in Changuinola.
In the Caribbean slope dominated by cloud raids generating light to moderate rains isolated manner.
Yes, this is a good time to secure furnishings, make sure your trees are healthy and trimmed and just have a look at your roof to make sure is in good condition
I am not surprised. The wind and driving rain have not stopped for 24 hours here. It sounds like a train coming through the yard. Thank goodness we had an old huge tree taken down last year. On Saturday, a huge rotten tree fell down in Alto Lino, across the side road, and took out part of the church's fence. Thank goodness it did not happen on Sunday when all the people were there. It is a warning to have a good look at any trees on your property.