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National Meteorological Service of Belize
Weather
Belize Hosts Hurricane Hunters in the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour 2026
Belize welcomed the United States Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, widely known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” as part of their annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour, a key regional initiative aimed at strengthening public understanding and preparedness ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Weather
Belize Meteorological Service hosts three-day storm surge workshop
The National Meteorological Service of Belize, under the Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, hosted a three-day storm surge workshop from April 14 to 16, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), its National Hurricane Center (NHC), and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), the event is part of the Coastal Inundation Project for the Caribbean.
Weather
Belize Temperatures Trend Up, No Heatwave Expected
As the summer season approaches, there have been reports of an imminent heatwave that could affect the country. While heatwaves in Belize have been intense in the past, the National Meteorological Service of Belize has dismissed those claims, stating that there is currently no forecast for extreme heat in the coming days.
Community and Society
Sargassum May Become a National Emergency; Coastal Communities Continue Tackling the Influx
This year’s Sargassum influx has been considered one of the worst, as thick mats of the foul-smelling seaweed have blanketed shorelines along the Belizean coast. While the government is considering declaring it a national emergency, c
Weather
National Climate Outlook Forum Held to Boost Belize’s Climate Resilience and Early Warning Efforts
The National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS) hosted the Thirteenth National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF-13), bringing together key stakeholders from across sectors to advance the use of seasonal climate forecasts in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development planning.
Environment
Sargassum Red Code Reactivated in San Pedro
The influx of sargassum along the beaches of San Pedro Town has increased in recent days, prompting the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) to reactivate its emergency plan. As a result, sanitation staff are now being supported by additional labor to facilitate the swift and efficient removal of the brown seaweed from the water and downtown beaches.
Environment
Sargassum Response Downgraded; Large Amounts Still Drifting In
San Pedro Town continues to battle the persistent influx of Sargassum, with the sanitation department, supported by additional staff, working daily to keep the beaches clear of the brown seaweed. Over the past week alone, the department reported removing 104 tons of Sargassum from the downtown shoreline. Despite the ongoing challenges, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has recently downgraded its response level from Code Red to Yellow, while significant quantities of the seaweed continue to wash ashore.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council activates Sargassum Response Plan
As the easterly winds start to blow over San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye, seasonal mats of Sargassum seaweed have begun to wash up on the island's shoreline. In response, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has initiated a plan to address the current influx of this brown seaweed. On March 11th, they announced their initiative, which has already resulted in the removal of more than 20 truckloads of Sargassum following the recent influx.