Weather
Analysis of Hot Conditions in Belize for 2023
The Heat Season, the time of the year during which most heatwaves occur in Belize, typically runs from April to October each year. The National Meteorological Service of Belize analyzed the intense heat experienced thus far in 2023.
Weather
NEMO assesses damages caused by a freak storm
Forecasts called for stormy weather on Monday, June 5th, but it arrived as an extremely strong thunderstorm sweeping over San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, catching many residents by surprise. The wild storm flooded streets, caused major power surges and an eventual hours-long outage, and damaged homes and properties. The island was battered with unprecedentedly strong winds, triggering the local National Emergency Management (NEMO) branch to be on alert and ready to assist the most affected.
Weather
2023 Hurricane Season officially starts; area of low pressure identified
The 2023 Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) officially started on Thursday, June 1st, and will run through November 30th. The National Hurricane Center is already monitoring a low-pressure disturbance over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. The weather disturbance poses no significant threat, as the system will encounter unfavorable conditions for further development by this weekend.
Weather
El Niño trend to influence upcoming hurricane season
The 2023 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season starts on June 1st, and the return of El Niño will affect the strength of the storms associated with the yearly season. The good news is that according to forecasters, El Niño tends to contribute to weaker hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, while stronger storms in the central and eastern Pacific.
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.
Community and Society
Hurricane Lisa spares the Cayes, batters Belize City
The passage of Hurricane Lisa over Belize had minimal impacts on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. While islanders prepared for the worst, most beachfront properties, including piers, were not observed with damages. One of the main effects of the hurricane on the island was the amount of debris left on the beach and detectable levels of erosion in certain areas.
Weather
Tropical storm Lisa becomes a hurricane; San Pedro takes further measures
As tropical storm Lisa formed into the sixth hurricane of the Atlantic 2022 season, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, woke up to cloudy skies and quiet streets. The Category 1 hurricane is expected to make landfall today in Belize. To further extend the safety of islanders, shops and businesses are asked to close at 10AM, and residents should be at their homes after this time until the 'all clear' is given. Additionally, the sale of alcohol has been suspended for the time being, and shelters on the island opened from 7AM.
Weather
Islanders monitoring Tropical Storm Lisa; voluntary evacuations underway
While Tropical Storm Lisa is forecasted to make landfall in southern Belize as a Category 1 hurricane tomorrow Wednesday evening, many families in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, are voluntarily evacuating the island. Early on Tuesday, October 1st, large crowds arrived at the water taxi terminals and the John Greif II Municipal Airport, heading to the mainland. Meanwhile, residential and businesses secured their properties ahead of the pending storm.
