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<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Every year, the hurricane season, which runs from June to November<\/strong>, exposes Caribbean territories to weather events that can have significant impacts on people, infrastructure, and the environment. In this context, having access to reliable, official, and regularly updated information<\/strong> is essential to stay safe and make informed decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you live in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominica, Saint Lucia, or elsewhere in the Caribbean, knowing which information sources to trust is essential for monitoring a hurricane’s development and following official safety recommendations.<\/p>\n With rumours and misleading information spreading rapidly on social media, it is important to know how to identify trustworthy sources<\/strong>. Official meteorological agencies, national disaster management authorities, and a number of specialized weather pages provide valuable and reliable information to help you stay informed.<\/p>\n This article presents a selection of trusted resources, although it is not intended to be exhaustive. It also provides practical tips to help you assess the reliability of an account or webpage before sharing information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb border_width_bottom=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb496px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-15px|auto||auto||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb19px||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb122.6px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||4px|||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||1px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n \u00a0Weather forecasts across the Caribbean rely on the work of several international scientific organizations. Their data are used daily by national meteorological services and disaster management authorities.<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Based in Miami, Florida, the National Hurricane Center <\/a><\/span>(NHC)<\/strong> is the leading authority for monitoring tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.<\/span><\/p>\n The NHC publishes :<\/p>\n Its information serves as the primary reference for most Caribbean countries.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/strong> NOAA\u00a0<\/a><\/span>is the U.S. federal agency responsible for monitoring the oceans and the atmosphere. It produces a wide range of scientific data used worldwide, including:<\/span><\/p>\n These resources are widely used by national meteorological services and weather forecasting experts.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Based in Bridgetown, Barbados, the\u00a0Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is the region’s leading organization for meteorology, hydrology, and climate services.<\/span><\/p>\n The CIMH supports the meteorological services of Caribbean States, develops regional forecasting tools, and contributes to strengthening forecasting capacity and climate resilience across the region.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb3305.3px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb56px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||-1px|||\u00a0\u00bb border_width_bottom=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Each territory has its own meteorological service<\/strong> responsible for issuing weather forecasts and alerts tailored to local conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n For the French Caribbean, M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France Antilles-Guyane<\/strong> is the official reference source for monitoring hurricanes, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and coastal flooding.<\/p>\n Its publications include :<\/p>\n For other Caribbean territories, it is recommended to rely primarily on your country’s national meteorological service<\/strong>, which adapts scientific information to local conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb57px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||-1px|||\u00a0\u00bb border_width_bottom=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n While meteorological services provide information about the weather event itself, disaster management agencies explain the actions people should take to stay safe<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n They provide information such as :<\/p>\n In the French Caribbean, this information is issued by the Prefectures<\/strong>. In other Caribbean territories, the official reference is the national disaster management agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These include :<\/p>\n At the regional level, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0coordinates cooperation among participating States in disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#D6D6D6″ min_height=\u00a0\u00bb37.6px\u00a0\u00bb border_width_all=\u00a0\u00bb2px\u00a0\u00bb border_color_left=\u00a0\u00bb#000000″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Managed by PIRAC, Caribbean Risks<\/a> brings together disaster preparedness information tailored to the different territories of the Caribbean.<\/span><\/p>\n The portal provides :<\/p>\n Its goal is to help everyone better understand natural hazards and adopt the right actions<\/strong> before, during, and after a disaster.<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb72px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||-1px|||\u00a0\u00bb border_width_bottom=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb22px|||||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n In addition to official organizations, many independent pages provide daily updates on weather activity across the Caribbean.<\/span><\/p>\n Managed by meteorologists, weather enthusiasts, or natural hazard specialists, these pages offer analyses, maps, satellite imagery, and explanations that help readers better understand the development of tropical systems.<\/p>\n These pages should never replace the guidance issued by the competent authorities.<\/strong> However, they can be a valuable complement when they rely on recognized scientific data, clearly cite their sources, and relay official bulletins.<\/p>\n The list below is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive. Many other local pages also provide high-quality weather information.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bbM\u00e9t\u00e9Ouragans (french)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n A well-established reference in the French Caribbean, M\u00e9t\u00e9Ouragans<\/strong> provides daily monitoring of weather systems that may affect Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin, and Saint Barth\u00e9lemy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The page features educational analyses, regularly updated maps, radar imagery, and explanations of ongoing weather systems. Its information is based on data from the NHC, NOAA, M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France, ECMWF<\/strong>, and other recognized scientific organizations.<\/p>\n With more than 89,000 Facebook followers, it is now one of the leading French-language references for weather hazards in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n Find the M\u00e9t\u00e9Ouragans page<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb Ouragans.com (french)\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n For more than twenty years, Ouragans.com<\/strong> has monitored hurricane activity across the Atlantic and the French Caribbean. <\/span>The website publishes analyses, tracking bulletins, and educational content explaining ongoing weather events.<\/p>\n Recognized by the French overseas prefectures, it relays official information and weather alert levels while providing detailed monitoring of tropical systems.<\/p>\n Find the Ouragans.com website<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bbM\u00e9t\u00e9o des Cyclones (french)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n M\u00e9t\u00e9o des Cyclones<\/strong> monitors tropical cyclone activity across the Atlantic and the French overseas territories.<\/span><\/p>\n The page publishes storm track analyses, forecast maps, and educational content to help readers better understand the evolution of tropical systems.<\/p>\n Find the M\u00e9t\u00e9o des Cyclones page<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bbTropical Tidbits (english)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Tropical Tidbits<\/strong> is one of the world’s leading platforms for tracking tropical cyclones.<\/span><\/p>\n It provides forecast maps from the main weather models, satellite imagery, and analyses based on data from the NHC, NOAA<\/strong>, and other scientific organizations.<\/p>\n The website is widely used by both weather enthusiasts and forecasting professionals.<\/p>\n Find the Tropical Tidbits page<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bbCaribbean Weather Center (english)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Caribbean Weather Center<\/strong> regularly shares information about tropical disturbances, heavy rainfall, and hurricanes that may affect the Caribbean.<\/span><\/p>\n Its publications make weather information easier to understand while relaying updates from national meteorological services and international organizations.<\/p>\n Find the Caribbean Weather Center page<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bbHuracanes Caribe (spanish)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Based in the Dominican Republic, Huracanes Caribe<\/strong> is one of the leading independent Spanish-language references for monitoring hurricane activity in the Caribbean and Atlantic. <\/span>The website publishes detailed analyses of tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes, together with forecast maps and educational information about associated hazards.<\/p>\n Its content relies primarily on data from the National Hurricane Center (NHC)<\/strong>, NOAA<\/strong>, and national meteorological services.<\/p>\n The website also reminds readers to always follow official authorities when making decisions during emergencies.<\/p>\nReference meteorological organizations<\/b><\/h2>\n
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