High UV warning for Christmas Eve

A WARNING of  high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is in effect in Panama until 5 pm on Saturday, December 24.

It comes from  Etesa Hydrometeorology Management and  is valid for: Bocas del Toro, Ngäbe Buglé and Guna Yala counties, Veraguas, Colón, Darién, Panama, Panama West , Coclé, Herrera, Los Santos and Chiriquí.

Etesa, recommends  the  of  use sunscreens (every two hours), wide hats, and dark glasses in addition to looking for  shady areas.