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Weather: Wednesday 20th November 2024

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Temperature: 26°C / 78°F
Humidity: 90%
Sea Level Pressure: 1012.3mbs or 29.89”
Winds: Northeast at 3 to 9 mph becoming variable or calm at times.
Seas: Consist of swells reaching 1.2 to 1.8 metres or 4 to 6 feet. Therefore a high surf advisory remains in effect.
Sunset: Today 5:35 pm
Sunrise: Tomorrow 6:18 am
Weather Forecast for St. Kitts & Nevis (7 am): Weather today: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with periods of showers and a moderate chance of an isolated thunderstorm developing. Weather tonight: Fair to partly cloudy skies and cool conditions initially, with brief cloudy spells and a 60 percent or moderate chance of showers mainly after midnight…Full Details

IDDR

Ladies and Gentlemen, Youths,

Today we commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of reducing disaster risks and building resilience.

This year’s theme, “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” is particularly significant for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like ours, where the impacts of climate change and natural disasters are felt most acutely.

When we consider the importance of disaster risk reduction, we must recognize that disaster risk reduction (DRR) is not just a policy or a strategy, it is a necessity for our survival and prosperity. For small island states the stakes are incredibly high. Our economies, ecosystems, and communities are highly vulnerable to natural hazards such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and rising sea levels.

The present post-2015 framework for disaster risk…read or watch full address

Climate Center

Atlantic Season Hurricane Outlook: Jun – Nov 2024 (early August Update)

A HYPERACTIVE hurricane season is predicted for the Atlantic region this year! Find out how many named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes are forecasted?  Get a full insight.

CariCOF Caribbean Climate Outlooks: November 2024 to January 2025

Excerpt: “Unusually warm Tropical North Atlantic Ocean temperatures and likely La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific imply:  (i) episodes of uncomfortable humid heat fading more slowly than in…read more

CDPMN Caribbean Drought Bulletin – November 2024

Though diverse rainfall totals are likely until April 2025 – above normal generally in the east and below normal generally in the west – there is concern for short term drought (by January 2025) in only…..read more

Caribbean Tourism Climatic Bulletin: September – November 2024

Climate risk management linked to enhancing visitor health and safety, remains a critical factor in ensuring tourism sector resilience…read more