November 17, 2020

The threat of catastrophic flash flooding continues across parts of Central America from Hurricane Iota

As of this afternoon, the center of Iota was located inland about 75 miles (125 km) east-southeast of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
November 17, 2020

Pan American Health Organization supports countries in hurricane emergency response in Central America

In emergencies, PAHO works with countries to strengthen the health sector's capacities for prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery from emergencies and disasters [...]
November 17, 2020

Hurricane Iota slams into Nicaragua; Over 40,000 people in shelters

Hurricane Iota had intensified into a powerful category 5 hurricane on Monday, but reports from the National Hurricane Center says that it weakened just as it [...]
November 17, 2020

Hurricane Iota weakens to Category 1 after making landfall in Nicaragua

Iota made landfall around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, those winds have since gone down to 85 miles per [...]
November 17, 2020

Belize Met Service: Hurricane Iota affecting the region

The 24-hour forecast calls for skies to be cloudy becoming overcast with some showers, periods of rain, and thunderstorms.
November 16, 2020

Central America braces for torrential rainfall and life threatening storm surge as Hurricane Iota approaches

The powerful hurricane is expected to make landfall in Nicaragua tonight just as the country reels from the devastation of Hurricane Eta.
November 16, 2020

NEMO: Hurricane Iota may produce heavy rainfall across Belize

Iota has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane.
November 16, 2020

Hurricane Iota: Strongest 2020 storm & strongest-ever storm to form this late in the year

Iota became a Category 5 hurricane today, with sustained winds of 160 miles per hour and hurricane-force winds extending up to 35 miles away from the [...]