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Atlantic Hurricane Season
Weather
Experts predicate an active 2024 hurricane season
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens on June 1st and runs until November 30th. Experts predict an unusually active cyclone and hurricane season between May and November, possibly the most devastating season in recent history. The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) states the season begins on May 15th in the (Pacific Basin) and June 1st in the (Atlantic Basin). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) handed down its official prediction for the season – its most alarming yet.
Weather
2023 Hurricane Season wraps up; Belize spared
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on Thursday, November 30th, and was deemed very active in terms of the number of named storms. The season produced 20 named storms, ranking in fourth place for the most named storms in a season since the year 1950.
Community and Society
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.
Weather
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.
Accidents & Disasters
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.
Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Weather
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.
