Weekend heatstroke alert for most of the Isthmus

Conditions suitable for heat stroke and dehydration in the population, could be fostered this weekend by the persistence of high thermal sensation warns the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama (Imhpa), which issued a surveillance notice for high thermal sensation in the country, valid from 4:25 am, Saturday 5 until 11:59 pm, on Sunday, August 6.

the population will be perceiving a high thermal sensation during the day between 33 to 48 degrees Celsius, while at night the sensation will be between 28 to 33 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, air temperatures during the day will be perceived between 30°C and 35°C and at night from 26°C to 28°C. 

However, there is a tendency to improve and refresh the environment for the following week.