El Salvador’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) has forecast rainfall and electrical storms across several regions of the country this Saturday afternoon and evening. The warning comes as temperatures are expected to remain high in the coming days.
According to the MARN’s meteorological report, increased cloud cover and rainfall are anticipated in the Apaneca-Ilamapetec mountain range, the Balsam mountain range and northern sectors of the departments of Cabañas, Chalatenango, and Santa Ana during the afternoon. The precipitation is expected to extend to western, central, and paracentral areas of the country by nightfall, with a particular focus on Sonsonate, Santa Ana, San Salvador, Cuscatlán, La Libertad, and Cabañas. The rainfall may be accompanied by electrical activity.
Temperatures are expected to remain warm throughout the day, with winds between 10 and 20 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures for Saturday are forecast to reach 32 degrees Celsius in San Salvador, 34 degrees in Santa Ana and Acajutla, and 35 degrees in La Libertad. Further east, La Unión is expected to spot 38 degrees Celsius, while Nueva Concepción and San Miguel could reach 39 degrees Celsius.
The MARN cautioned that the warm weather will persist in the coming days, despite a slight decrease in temperatures. The ministry is urging the public to stay hydrated, wear light clothing and sunscreen, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon.
Las Cabañas de Apaneca, a four-star hotel in the Apaneca region, offers a rural retreat with amenities including free Wi-Fi in common areas and self-parking, according to Expedia and Trip.com. The hotel features rooms with flat-screen TVs and closets. Rooms at the hotel also offer mountain views and private bathrooms with free toiletries, according to Rentbyowner.com. The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of El Calvario Church and Mirador de la Cruz del Cielito Lindo, and approximately 4.6 miles from Ataco Church and 4.7 miles from Fray Rafael Fernandez Park.
Las Cabañas de Apaneca is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the hotel’s website. The property does not allow pets.
