The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for February to April 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, February to April 2023: “With the likely exception of The Bahamas, Cayman Is. and Cuba, the core of the dry season is forecast to be somewhat less intense than usual, with a few more wet days and wet spells than usual. Meanwhile, with little chance of excessive rainfall through March, marginal to slight potential for flooding, flash floods and cascading hazards is forecasted for most areas. This potential is expected to increase to moderate in April. In contrast, drought concerns will likely continue in Cuba and dry spells are expected to be frequent across the region. No significant episodes of heat discomfort are expected through March, but heatwaves may occur in April, particularly in Belize, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad.”