CariCOF Caribbean Climate Outlooks: September 2018 to February 2019

The CariCOF Climate Outlooks for September 2018 to February 2019 are now available. These include:

• Temperature Outlook Maps
• Precipitation Outlook Maps
• Drought Outlook,
• Wet Days & Wet Spells Outlook,
• Dry Spell Outlook (Experimental),
• Heat Outlooks and
• The Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter.

Summary for the upcoming 3-month period, September to November 2018: “September to November is usually the wettest part of the year. However, this season is not forecast to be excessively wet in Belize and the Caribbean Islands. There is a forecast for slightly lower potential for long-term flooding than usual at this time, however, flash flood concern is expected to peak in the coming months. The Guianas, on the other hand, are in their dry season. Heat discomfort and heat stress caused by high temperatures and humidity, especially during heatwaves, is expected to decrease over time.”