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Atlantic Hurricane Season

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season draws to a close; Belize not spared

The hurricane season for this year came to a close on November 30th, making it one of the most damaging years. The season produced 14 named storms, of which eight became hurricanes, with two intensifying into major hurricanes.

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts early; another active season predicted

Although the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season (June to November) is less than a month away, the first tropical wave has been detected off the west coast of Africa. Weather experts say it’s not surprising to see systems forming outside of the season, and they usually do not pose a significant threat. This year’s hurricane period is predicted to be an above-average season with 19 named storms, with nine expected to become hurricanes and four of them becoming major hurricanes. An average hurricane season usually comprises of 14 named storms.

Five years after Hurricane Earl, San Pedro continues to thrive

August 4, 2021, was a bright and beautiful sunny day in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. A completely different scenario from five years ago, when Category 1 Hurricane Earl devastated the island. The hurricane forced the cancellation of one of Belize’s most famous summer events, the international ‘Costa Maya Festival.’ It resulted in more than $10 million in losses for both San Pedro and Caye Caulker.

CEO Caucus Prepares for 2021 Hurricane Season

June 1 signals the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. To this end, Ambassador Stuart Leslie, Cabinet Secretary, led a briefing and planning session with the caucus of the chief executive officers to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season.

2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season at its peak; be prepared!

As we are at the height of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, meteorologists have been closely monitoring a very active season so far.

Meteorologists monitoring three storms in the Caribbean

Nearly three months remain in the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Meteorological Service (NMS) is monitoring three storms which could possibly make landfall in Belize.

Preseason weather system develops in Atlantic Ocean

The National Hurricane Center has been tracking a circulation of thunderstorms in the mid-Atlantic over the past several days.

2016 Hurricane Forecast Released

With the impending season, accredited meteorologists have released a 2016 Hurricane Forecast indicating a “Near-normal” to “Hyperactive” season.