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NEMO: Hurricane Iota may produce heavy rainfall across Belize

Posted: Monday, November 16, 2020. 1:48 pm CST.

By BBN Staff: The National Meteorological Services of Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Iota.

Iota has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane.

Iota is forecast to continue moving on a westward track until landfall over the northeastern coast of Nicaragua, tonight. A west to west-southwestward track is expected, thereafter.

The system is expected to maintain its intensity as a major hurricane until landfall; then weaken rapidly thereafter and dissipate over the mountainous terrain of Central America by Wednesday.

Hurricane Iota may likely produce heavy rainfall across Belize, with rainfall activity peaking on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Storm total rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 inches are possible, especially over southern Belize.

This may result in flooding with possible landslides, especially over mountainous areas of the country.

 Additionally, winds may become gusty producing rough sea conditions that could become a threat to mariners.

NEMO warns that Hurricane Iota is within Belize’s zone of concern; therefore, the public is advised to remain alert and to continue to monitor the hurricane.

 A flood warning remains in effect for the Belize district and a flood watch is in effect for the Toledo, Stann Creek, and Cayo districts.

 

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