MONDAY, 05 OCTOBER, 2020 as at 6:30 PM
CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE DELTA
The National Meteorological Services of Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) hereby informs the general public that Hurricane Delta is located over the Central Caribbean Sea just south of Jamaica. Delta was centered near latitude 16.5N, longitude 79.6W or about 120 miles south of Negril, Jamaica. Delta is now moving to the west-northwest at 8 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 75mph.
The forecast models remain in agreement for Delta to continue to move west-northwest and then toward the northwest on Tuesday and Wednesday. On this track the system is expected to be near the Cayman Islands on Tuesday morning and then approach the western tip of Cuba late on Tuesday as a Category 1 hurricane or stronger. The forecast models are in agreement that this system will move in the projected direction and as such the impacts on Belize from this system should be minimal.
The Met Service and NEMO will continue to monitor this system. The public is advised to remain vigilant. This advisory is issued as a precaution due to the proximity and direction of movement of Hurricane Delta. The public is advised to closely monitor Hurricane Delta even though the models are saying it is not assessed as being a direct threat to Belize at this time. Hurricane Delta is in our zone and these systems can be unpredictable so it must be monitored closely.
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COVID-19 Protocols and Preparedness Tips before a Cyclone Arrival. Out of an abundance of caution, despite the current track, the public is advised to be prepared to take swift actions that will save life. Be prepared, just in case, to quickly put your Hurricane plan in place. Be reminded we are, historically, in the worst month of the Hurricane Season.
The NEMO Emergency Hotline is 936. NEMO’s Emergency Coordinators can be reached as follows:
Corozal, Mr. Ronnie Hernandez at 614 7140;
Orange Walk, Mr. Aragon at 615 2264; or Mr. Leiva at 614-7177
Belize District, Mr. Alphius Gillett at 614-4735;
San Pedro, Ms. Vanessa Parham at 614 5865;
Belize City, Mr. Al Westby at 614 8604 or Mr. Pollard at 6143244;
Belmopan, Ms. Clare Moody at 614 5705; or Mr. Eiley at 624 2365
Cayo, Mr. Al Westby at 6148604 or Mr. Johnny Ramclam at 614 5891;
Stann Creek –Coastal- Dangriga including Mullins River to Independence),
Mr. Kevin Flores at 604 3632
Stann Creek –Interior- Hummingbird and Southern highway communities, Mr. David Cruz at 614 8514; and for
Toledo, Mr. Kenton Parham at 614 2158 or Mr. Dennis Williams at 614 2393
NEMO will keep the general public updated on any further developments. The public is advised to stay alert. Please adhere to the official release from the National Met Service and NEMO.
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