The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for January to March 2020 are now available. These include:
- Temperature Outlook Maps
- Precipitation Outlook Maps
- Drought Outlook,
- Wet Days & Wet Spells Outlook,
- Dry Spells Outlook (Experimental)
- Heat Outlook and
- The Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter.
Summary for the upcoming 3-month period, January to March 2020: “Limited water availability is due to evolving (or possible) long term drought in Belize and a majority of Caribbean Islands. In addition, frequent dry spells and short-term drought in Belize and most islands may pose water stress to sensitive rainfed crops. There is marginal concern for flooding and flash floods in Belize, the islands and southwestern parts of the Guianas. By contrast, flooding and flash flood potential is relatively high in the coastal Guianas through mid-February. Temperatures should be seasonably comfortable.”