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Weather
Officials Warn Against Complacency Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th. On May 22nd, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted below-normal activity across the Atlantic basin. Despite the forecast, Belize, including communities such as San Pedro and Belize City, is being urged to remain prepared, as the National Meteorological Service warns that the country remains vulnerable throughout the entire season.
Weather
Government prepares to assist farmers ahead of potential drought
As summer approaches, the National Meteorological Service of Belize is warning of possible drought conditions in the coming weeks, as below-average rainfall is expected. This is due to the possible development of the climate phenomenon known as El Niño later this year. The agricultural sector is among the most vulnerable, and to help prepare farmers, the government has activated a mechanism to provide early cash assistance to reduce crop losses and safeguard livelihoods in this critical production sector.
Weather
2026 Hurricane Season Names Released; Below-Average Activity Expected
Although the 2026 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't start until June 1st, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has already released the official list of storm names. Early forecasts indicate a potentially below-average season. The names assigned for this year include Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, and Wilfred.
Weather
Highly Active Hurricane Season predicted for 2024: 23 storm names announced
The first forecast for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been announced, and weather experts predict this year's season will be highly active with 23 storm names. These include Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Francine, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Milton, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie, and William.
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.
Weather
Remnants of Tropical Depression to bring rainfall to Belize
As the 2023 Hurricane Season continues in the Caribbean and Atlantic basin, a tropical depression named ‘Twenty-One’ is dissipating over Nicaragua. Its remnants are expected to soak other parts of Central America, including Belize. The National Meteorological Service of Belize forecasted on Tuesday, October 24th, a potential for excessive rainfall to start tonight and continue tomorrow, Wednesday, across the country.
Community and Society
Hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean to intensify
As the 2023 Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) peaks, the National Meteorological Service of...
Weather
Tropical wave to cause rains this weekend
A tropical wave over the southwestern Caribbean Sea near Nicaragua will cause showers and thunderstorms across Belize starting Friday evening, July 28th. The National Meteorological Service of Belize said as the tropical wave approaches the country, the rain will increase throughout the night and tomorrow, Saturday.