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Hurricane Oscar developed rapidly over the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Hurricane Oscar was located at latitude 21.4°N and longitude 70.6°W which put the center about 165 miles (265 km) east-southeast of the Southeastern Bahamas. Oscar was moving toward the west at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 95 m.p.h. (150 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 989 mb.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos, and the Southeastern Bahamas.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Cuban provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cuban provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin and Las Tunas.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Cuban province of Camaguey.

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance plane found that a low pressure system over the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas had rapidly developed into a hurricane on Saturday afternoon. Based on data gather by the reconnaissance flight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center designated the system as Hurricane Oscar.

The circulation around Hurricane Oscar was very small. A very small eye with a diameter of 4 miles (6 km) was at the center of Oscar’s circulation. The eye was surrounded by a ring of strong thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Short bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Hurricane Oscar. Storms near the center of Oscar generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the hurricane.

The circulation around Hurricane Oscar was very small. Winds to hurricane force extended out 5 miles (8 km) on the northern side of Oscar’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Hurricane Oscar.

Hurricane Oscar will move through an environment mostly favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Oscar will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under the eastern end of an upper level ridge over the Bahamas. The upper level ridge will produce northeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Oscar’s circulation. Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification. Hurricane Oscar is likely to intensify during the next 24 hours.

Hurricane Oscar will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the western Atlantic Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Oscar toward the west during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Hurricane Oscar will move over the Turks and Caicos and the Southeastern Bahamas. Oscar could approach eastern Cuba on Sunday night.

Hurricane Oscar will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to the Turks and Caicos and the Southeastern Bahamas. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Nadine brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. At 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Nadine was located at latitude 17.6°N and longitude 88.5°W which put the center about 20 miles (30 km) west-northwest of Belize City, Belize. Nadine was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (13 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1003 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the portion of the coast from Belize City,, Belize to Cancun, Mexico. The Tropical Storm Warning includes Cozumel.

Tropical Storm Nadine Forms East of Belize

Tropical Storm Nadine formed over the Northwest Caribbean Sea east of Belize on Friday night. At 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Nadine was located at latitude 17.3°N and longitude 87.3°W which put the center about 60 miles (95 km) east of Belize City, Belize. Nadine was moving toward the west at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the portion of the coast from Belize City,, Belize to Cancun, Mexico. The Tropical Storm Warning includes Cozumel.

A low pressure system previously designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen intensified during Friday night and the U.S. National Hurricane Center designated the system as Tropical Storm Nadine. The circulation around Tropical Storm Nadine exhibited much more organization on Saturday morning. More thunderstorms developed near the center of Nadine’s circulation. The inner end of a rainband wrapped part of the way around the center of circulation. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Nadine. Storms near the center of Nadine generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm. The removal of mass caused the pressure to decrease.

The distribution of wind speeds in Tropical Storm Nadine was asymmetrical. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 230 miles (370 km) in the northern side of Nadine’s circulation. The winds in the southern side of Tropical Storm Nadine were blowing at less than tropical Storm force.

Tropical Storm Nadine will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next few hours. Nadine will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under the western end of an upper level ridge over the Caribbean Sea. The upper level ridge will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of the tropical disturbance. Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear. The wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent the intensification. Tropical Nadine will intensify during the next few hours.

Tropical Storm Nadine will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the eastern United States. The high pressure system will steer Nadine toward the west during the nest 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Nadine will make landfall on the coast of Belize in a few hours.

Tropical Storm Nadine will bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen Prompts Watch for Belize

A disturbance over the Northwest Caribbean Sea designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen prompted the issuance of a Tropical Storm Watch for a portion of the coast of Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. At 8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen was located at latitude 17.5°N and longitude 85.7°W which put the center about 165 miles (265 km) east of Belize City, Belize. Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen was moving toward the west-northwest at 7 m.p.h. (11 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1005 mb.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the portion of the coast from Belize, City, Belize to Tulum, Mexico.

A tropical disturbance over the Northwest Caribbean Sea exhibited more organization on Friday evening and the U.S. National Hurricane Center designated the system as Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen. The tropical disturbance had a large counterclockwise circulation, but there was not a well defined low level center of circulation. Thunderstorms were occurring in bands in the eastern and northern parts of the tropical disturbance. Bands in the southern and western parts of the disturbance consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen will move through an environment somewhat favorable for the formation of a tropical cyclone during the next 24 hours. The tropical disturbance will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under the western end of an upper level ridge over the Caribbean Sea. The upper level ridge will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of the tropical disturbance. Those winds will cause moderate vertical wind shear. The wind shear will inhibit the formation of a tropical cyclone. However, the wind shear may not be enough to prevent the formation of a tropical cyclone. Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen could strengthen to a tropical storm on Saturday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the eastern United States. The high pressure system will steer the tropical disturbance toward the west-northwest during the nest 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen will make landfall on the coast of Belize on Saturday afternoon.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to parts of Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations.

Hurricane Beryl Approaches the Yucatan

Hurricane Beryl was approaching the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday evening. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Hurricane Beryl was located at latitude 19.6°N and longitude 85.5°W which put the center about 135 miles (220 km) east-southeast of Tulum, Mexico. Beryl was moving toward the west at 16 m.p.h. (26 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 115 m.p.h. (185 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 135 m.p.h. (220 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 964 mb.

A Hurricane Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, Mexico. A Hurricane Warning was also in effect for Cozumel.

A Hurricane Watch was in effect for portion of the coast from Cabo Catoche to Cancun, Mexico. A Hurricane Watch was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Campeche to Cancun, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Chetumal, Mexico to Belize City, Belize.

After weakening earlier on Thursday, a U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft found that Hurricane Beryl had strengthened back to a major hurricane on Thursday evening. The reconnaissance plane found an eye with a diameter of 14 miles (22 km) was at the center of Beryl’s circulation. The eye was surrounded by a broken ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Bands of thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Hurricane Beryl. Storms near the core of Beryl’s circulation generated more upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the hurricane. The increase in upper level divergence caused the surface pressure to decrease again.

The size of the circulation around Hurricane Beryl decreased on Thursday. Winds to hurricane force extended out 30 miles (50 km) from the center of Beryl’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 140 miles (225 km) from the center of Hurricane Beryl.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Hurricane Beryl was 20.6. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 9.8 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 30.4. Hurricane Beryl was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Sally when Sally hit Alabama in 2020.

Hurricane Beryl will move through an environment that will be somewhat favorable for intensification during the next few hours. Beryl will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. It will move under the southeastern part of an upper level low over Gulf of Mexico. The upper level low will produce westerly winds that will blow toward the top of Beryl’s circulation. Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear. The wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the shear may not be enough to prevent strengthening Hurricane Beryl could intensify during the next few hours.

Hurricane Beryl will move around the southern side of a high pressure system that extends over the western Atlantic Ocean and southeastern U.S. The high pressure system will steer Beryl toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Hurricane Beryl will reach the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday morning.

Hurricane Beryl will be able to cause regional major damage when it reaches the Yucatan Peninsula. Beryl will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Yucatan. Widespread electricity outages are likely. Heavy rain is likely to cause floods in some locations. Hurricane Beryl could also cause a storm surge of up to 10 feet (3 meters) where the wind blows the water toward the coast.

Hurricane Beryl Buffets the Cayman Islands

Hurricane Beryl buffeted the Cayman Islands on Thursday morning. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Hurricane Beryl was located at latitude 19.0°N and longitude 82.6°W which put the center about 95 miles (150 km) west-southwest of Grand Cayman. Beryl was moving toward the west-northwest at 18 m.p.h. (30 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 115 m.p.h. (185 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 135 m.p.h. (220 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 971 mb.

Hurricane Warnings were in effect for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. A Hurricane Warning was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, Mexico. A Hurricane Warning was in effect for Cozumel.

A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Chetumal, Mexico to Belize City, Belize.

Hurricane Beryl buffeted the Cayman Islands with wind and rain on Thursday morning. The core of Beryl’s circulation passed south of Grand Cayman. So, the strongest winds and heaviest rain remained south of the Cayman Islands. A weather station at Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman (MWCR) reported a sustained wind speed of 44 m.p.h. (71 km/h) and a wind gust of 54 m.p.h. (87 km/h).

An upper level low over the Gulf of Mexico was producing westerly winds that were blowing toward the top of Hurricane Beryl. Those winds were also causing moderate vertical wind shear. The wind shear was affecting the structure of Hurricane Beryl. An eye with a diameter of 23 miles (37 km) was at the center of Beryl’s circulation. The eye was surrounded by a broken ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storm. Thunderstorms were also occurring in bands in the northern and eastern parts of Hurricane Beryl. Bands in the southern and western parts of Beryl’s circulation consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds. The westerly winds in the upper levels were inhibiting the divergence to the west of Hurricane Beryl. Since the removal of mass was less than the inflow of mass in the lower levels of the atmosphere, the surface pressure was increasing slowly.

Even though Hurricane Beryl was weaker, Beryl was still a major hurricane. The circulation around Hurricane Beryl was a little smaller on Thursday morning. Winds to hurricane force extended out 30 miles (50 km) from the center of Beryl’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 160 miles (260 km) from the center of Hurricane Beryl.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Hurricane Beryl was 20.6. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 10.6 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 31.0. Hurricane Beryl was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Sally when Sally hit Alabama in 2020.

Hurricane Beryl will move through an environment that will only marginally favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Beryl will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. It will move under the southeastern part of an upper level low over Gulf of Mexico and Northwestern Caribbean Sea. The upper level low will produce westerly winds that will blow toward the top of Beryl’s circulation. Those winds will also moderate vertical wind shear. The wind shear is likely to cause Hurricane Beryl to continue to weaken unless the upper level winds weaken.

Hurricane Beryl is likely to still be a hurricane when it reaches the Yucatan Peninsula. Beryl will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Yucatan. Heavy rain is likely to cause floods in some locations. Hurricane Beryl could also cause a storm surge of up to 7 feet (2 meters) where the wind blows the water toward the coast.

Hurricane Beryl Brings Wind and Rain to Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl brought wind and rain to Jamaica on Wednesday. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Hurricane Beryl was located at latitude 18.0°N and longitude 79.2°W which put the center about 160 miles (260 km) southeast of Grand Cayman. Beryl was moving toward the west-northwest at 21 m.p.h. (33 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 130 m.p.h. (210 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 155 m.p.h. (250 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 961 mb.

Hurricane Warnings were in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. A Hurricane Warning was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, Mexico. A Hurricane Warning was in effect for Cozumel.

A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Chetumal, Mexico to Belize City, Belize.

Hurricane Beryl brought strong winds and heavy rain to Jamaica on Wednesday. The center of Beryl’s circulation passed just to the south of Jamaica. The northern eyewall of Hurricane Beryl moved along the south coast of Jamaica. The strongest winds occurred in the southern part of Jamaica. A weather station at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston (MKJP) reported a sustained wind speed of 48 m.p.h. (78 km/h) and a wind gust of 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h). The strongest part of Hurricane Beryl passed south of that station. There were report of wind damage and flooding in parts of Jamaica.

The most of the core of Hurricane Beryl passed just south of Jamaica and the core remained relatively intact. Reconnaissance aircraft reported an eye with a diameter of 28 miles (45 km) at the center of Beryl’s circulation. There was a ring of thunderstorms around the eye, but there was a break in the southwestern part of the ring. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Hurricane Beryl. Storms near the core generated strong upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the hurricane. Westerly winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere were inhibiting divergence of mass to the west of Hurricane Beryl. Since the removal of mass was less than the inflow of mass in the lower levels of the atmosphere, the surface pressure was increasing slowly.

The size of the circulation around Hurricane Beryl was nearly steady on Wednesday. Winds to hurricane force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Beryl’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 185 miles (295 km) from the center of Hurricane Beryl.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Hurricane Beryl was 25.1. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 13.0 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 38.1. Hurricane Beryl was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Harvey when Harvey hit Texas in 2018.

Hurricane Beryl will move through an environment that will be less favorable for a powerful hurricane during the next 24 hours. Beryl will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. It will move under the southeastern part of an upper level low over Gulf of Mexico and Northwestern Caribbean Sea. The upper level low will produce westerly winds that will blow toward the top of Beryl’s circulation. Those winds will also cause the vertical wind shear to increase. Hurricane Beryl will continue to weaken as the wind shear increases.

Hurricane Beryl will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the western Atlantic Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Beryl toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Hurricane Beryl will pass south of the Cayman Islands during Wednesday night.

Hurricane Beryl will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Cayman Islands. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations. Beryl could cause a storm surge of up to 7 feet (2 meters) where the wind blows the water toward the shower.

Hurricane Beryl will approach the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday evening. Beryl is likely to still be a hurricane when it approaches the Yucatan.

Major Hurricane Beryl Nears Jamaica

Major Hurricane Beryl neared Jamaica on Wednesday morning. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Hurricane Beryl was located at latitude 17.1°N and longitude 76.1°W which put the center about 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. Beryl was moving toward the west-northwest at 18 m.p.h. (30 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 145 m.p.h. (235 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 175 m.p.h. (280 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 954 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the south coast of Haiti from Anse d’Hainault to the border with the Dominican Republic. A Tropical Storm Warning was in effect for the portion of the coast from Cabo Catoche to Cancun, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Warning was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for the portion of the coast from Chetumal, Mexico to Belize City, Belize. A Tropical Storm Watch was also in effect for the portion of the coast from Cabo Catoche to Campeche, Mexico.

U.S. Air Force Reserve and NOAA aircraft found that Hurricane Beryl was still a major hurricane on Wednesday morning. Although the eye appeared cloud filled on visible satellite images, the reconnaissance aircraft reported a circular eye with a diameter of 23 miles (37 km) was present at the center of Beryl’s circulation. The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Hurricane Beryl. Storms near the core generated strong upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the hurricane. Westerly winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere were inhibiting divergence of mass to the west of Hurricane Beryl. Since the removal of mass was less than the inflow of mass in the lower levels of the atmosphere, the surface pressure was increasing slowly.

The size of the circulation around Hurricane Beryl was nearly steady during Wednesday morning. Winds to hurricane force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Beryl’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 185 miles (295 km) from the center of Hurricane Beryl.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Hurricane Beryl was 29.9. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 14.0 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 43.9. Hurricane Beryl was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Ida when Ida hit Louisiana in 2021.

Hurricane Beryl will move through an environment that will be less favorable for a powerful hurricane during the next 24 hours. Beryl will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C. It will move under the southeastern part of an upper level low over Northwestern Caribbean Sea. The upper level low will produce westerly winds that will blow toward the top of Beryl’s circulation. Those winds will also cause the vertical wind shear to increase. Hurricane Beryl will weaken as the wind shear increases.

Hurricane Beryl will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the western Atlantic Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Beryl toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Hurricane Beryl pass near the southern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon. Beryl will begin to affect the Cayman Islands later on Wednesday evening.

The core of Hurricane Beryl is likely to pass just south of Jamaica during the next few hours. Much of Jamaica could experience winds to hurricane force. The strongest winds will occur along the southern coast of Jamaica. Beryl will be capable of causing regional major damage. Widespread electricity outages are likely. Hurricane Beryl will also drop heavy rain on Jamaica. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods. Beryl could cause a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 meters) along the south coast of Jamaica where the wind blows the water toward the coast.

Hurricane Beryl will reach the Cayman Islands on Wednesday night. Beryl is forecast still to be a hurricane when it reaches the Cayman Islands. Hurricane Beryl will be capable of causing regional serious damage when it reaches the Cayman Islands.

Hurricane Beryl will approach the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday evening. Beryl is likely to still be a hurricane when it approaches the Yucatan.

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Tag Archives: Belize

Tropical Storm Sara Moves Over Belize

Tropical Storm Sara Moves Toward Belize

Tropical Storm Sara Drops Heavy Rain on Honduras

Hurricane Oscar Develops Rapidly Southeast of the Bahamas

Tropical Storm Nadine Forms East of Belize

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen Prompts Watch for Belize

Hurricane Beryl Approaches the Yucatan

Hurricane Beryl Buffets the Cayman Islands

Hurricane Beryl Brings Wind and Rain to Jamaica

Major Hurricane Beryl Nears Jamaica