The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for January to March 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, January to March 2023: “With the likely exception of The Bahamas, Cayman Is. and Cuba, this period is forecast to feature a slower than usual decrease in rainfall, wet days, wet spells, and a slower increase in dry spells. Meanwhile, the likelihood of excessive rainfall resulting in high potential for flooding, flash floods and cascading hazards in the coastal Guianas will decrease to limited or moderate. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean Islands and in Belize, this potential should be marginal to limited. In contrast, drought concerns arise in Cuba, which may end up even drier than usual. No significant episodes of heat discomfort is expected in this part of the cool season.”