The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for June to August 2021 are now available. These include:
- Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlooks
- Temperature Outlook Maps
- Precipitation Outlook Maps
- Drought Outlook
- Wet Days & Wet Spells Outlook
- Dry Spells Outlook
- Heat Outlook and
- The Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter
Summary for the upcoming 3-month period, June to August 2021: “The early wet season is forecast to bring an increase in wet days and wet spells. This results in a decrease in dryness, wild fire potential and dust levels, as well as an increase in water levels in soils, rivers and reservoirs. However, the potential for flash floods, long-term flooding and cascading impacts will increase from moderate to high by August in the islands, while it will decrease from high to moderate in the Guianas. Heat discomfort, brought about by high temperatures peaking during recurrent heat waves and increasing humidity in the air, will likewise increase towards August. A similar increasing trend in tropical cyclone activity is expected, with a busy Atlantic Hurricane Season on forecast.”
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