The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for April to June 2023 are now available. These include:
- Flash Flood Potential Outlook (Experimental)
- Temperature Outlook Maps
- Precipitation Outlook Maps
- Drought Outlook
- Wet Days & Wet Spells Outlook
- Dry Spells Outlook and
- The Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter
Summary for the upcoming 3-month period, April to June 2023: “The Pacific has transitioned out of La Niña and ocean temperatures around the Caribbean are expected to be close to average. This makes it difficult to forecast unusual climate conditions as the Caribbean transitions into the wet season. Nevertheless, long-term drought concerns are rising in parts of Cuba, while the effects of frequent dry spells across the Islands and Belize will likely continue, with a peak in wild fire potential and Saharan dust intrusions. There is a likelihood of heatwaves in Belize, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad from April, and from May elsewhere in the Islands. By contrast, the potential for flooding, flash floods and cascading hazards will increase to moderate or high into May.”