Cuba was plunged into darkness early Saturday morning after its national electrical grid collapsed for the second time in 24 hours, according to state-run media. The grid operator, UNE, reported the "total disconnection of the national electro-energetic system" at 6:15 a.m., leaving the entire island
Hurricane Oscar has formed off the coast of the Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Characterised as “tiny,” Oscar is currently located approximately 165 miles east-southeast of the Bahamas and about 470 miles east of Camaguey City in Cuba, with maximum
The Belize Port Authority has issued an urgent advisory to all mariners, boat owners, and port facility operators in light of Tropical Storm Nadine, which is currently affecting the country. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Belize City northward to the border with
As of 12:00 PM, the flood outlook for the next 24 hours indicates elevated river levels are expected for the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun. In Region 7, residents are urged to monitor water levels and exercise caution. On the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek
Tropical Storm Nadine made landfall just south of Belize City at 10 AM local time. However, tropical storm conditions continue to impact parts of the Corozal, Belize, and Orange Walk Districts. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from Belize City northward to the Mexico
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation advises that, after consultation, the Philip Goldson International Airport remains operational with no expected cancellation of international flights. Domestic flights will be allowed depending on weather conditions. The travelling public, both domestic and international, is asked to remain calm
Tropical Nadine is expected to make landfall in a few hours. As of 9 a.m., Nadine was located 25 miles southeast of Belize City, moving west at 8 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. The National Meteorological Service (NMS) and the National Emergency Management Organisation
Tropical storm conditions from Nadine continue to impact coastal parts of the Corozal, Belize, and Stann Creek Districts. The National Meteorological Service recorded a wind gust of 43 mph at Half Moon Caye. A Tropical Storm warning remains in effect from Belize City northward to
The National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS) and the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) held a press conference to provide the latest information regarding Tropical Storm Nadine. Tropical Storm Nadine is spreading over coastal parts of Corozal, Belize, and Stann Creek Districts, with a warning in
As of Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:05 AM, elevated river levels are expected along coastal areas in the southern parts of the country, and residents are being urged to monitor waterways closely and exercise caution. In Region 7, the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek North
