Head of Caricom climate change centre defends need for funds
From Jamaica Observer CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The Deputy Director of the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), Dr Ulric Trotz has defended regional countries from criticisms that they are more interested in seeking financial assistance from the…
Government’s new weather website launched
The Cayman Islands Government’s weather service has just launched a new website that has retained its same address at www.weather.gov.ky. Officials say persons will find the new website more comprehensive and user friendly. The website includes information from its weather…
Caribbean launches CCORAL, a new climate change initiative
By Peter Richards From Caribbean 360 CASTRIES, St Lucia, Friday July 12, 2013 – The Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation Tool (CCORAL) was launched here Friday with regional countries hoping it will become another initiative that will result in…
Chantal is gone but remains will bring rain
Chantal dissipated Wednesday afternoon into a tropical rainstorm (wave). Though the threat for damaging winds has decreased, heavy, flooding downpours will continue from Hispaniola to the Bahamas and here in Cayman we will feel its effects too. From the Cayman…
Q&A: Hurricanes are getting stronger in the Caribbean
From Inter Press Service HAVANA, Jul 10 (IPS) – Rather than talk about forecasts for hurricanes at the start of this year’s season, Cuban meteorologist José Rubiera prefers to discuss the importance of reducing the country’s vulnerability and improving preparedness….
TS Chantel has disintegrated to a wave – goodbye
REMNANTS OF CHANTAL DISCUSSION NUMBER 12 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL032013 500 PM EDT WED JUL 10 2013 AFTER FINDING SOMETHING RESEMBLING A CENTER EARLIER TODAY…THE SAME AIR FORCE RECONNAISSANCE PLANE SPENT SEVERAL HOURS INVESTIGATING THE STORM AND…
Online climate risk assessment tool for the Caribbean
BELMOPAN, Belize — The Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) says it will launch a seminal on-line support tool in St Lucia on Friday in keeping with the thrust to promote a culture of risk management across the region….
TS Chantal weakening
Chantal has weakened overnight. Wind speed has reduced to 45mph. NHC forecasts a much weaker system heading towards the Bahamas and Florida. WTNT43 KNHC 100837 TCDAT3 TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL DISCUSSION NUMBER 10 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI…
Chantal: a likely harbinger of an active Atlantic hurricane season
From Weather Underground Chantal’s formation on July 8 is an usually early date for formation of the season’s third storm, which usually occurs on August 13. A large number of early-season named storms is not necessarily a harbinger of an…
What It’s Like To Be In Heat So Bad It Makes Your Eyes Hurt
By Chris Carlson, From Business Insider FURNACE CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Associated Press photographer Chris Carlson is no stranger to heat. He grew up just outside Palm Springs, Calif. On Friday, he returned to his desert roots, leaving his home…
