In the presence of the tropical storm “Ernesto” in the vicinity of the Caribbean Sea, the Early Warning System Corpoguajira (SAT), recommends to the Municipal and Departmental Risk Management Councils, take preventive measures in order to prevent possible emergencies that may arise in their jurisdictions.

The natural phenomenon will not directly affect the La Guajira peninsula. “Ernesto”, has sustained winds of 78 kilometers per hour and moves at a rate of 33 kilómetros por hora, is located about 450 km northwest of Punta Gallinas, Therefore, rains of varying intensity are forecast in the region., with the formation of thunderstorms in many sectors. Additionally, sudden flooding conditions in the rivers are not ruled out., especially those that come down from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Serranía del Perijá.

Regarding the maritime area, a significant increase in winds and wave heights is expected., Therefore, the crews of small boats and bathers must be very attentive to the communications from the Port Captaincy of Riohacha..

The Early Warning System Office, will carry out permanent monitoring of this system and the formation of hydrometeorological phenomena, to give timely notice to the entire community in case of any developments with tropical storm “Ernesto”.