Weather

An alert has been issued for the Bahamas as the Category 4 hurricane moves east of its southern side.

NHC has stated in a recent social media statement that Category 5 Hurricane Erin is expected to grow even bigger in size as it moves from the Northern Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Erin is predicted to become the first named hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, as it moves quickly towards west.

Storm Dexter is moving east-northeast at 12 mph and is expected to become post-tropical by midweek as it drifts farther out to sea.

The Met Department said the tropical wave may bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Grenada.

The tropical disturbance is expected to reach Barbados first as it enters the Caribbean.

There is a slight chance of development later this weekend and early next week as the tropical disturbance moves ahead.

As stated by NEMA, Hurricane Sophia which is the first predicted hurricane of 2025 hurricane season is expected to strenghthen to Category 5 later today.

The tropical wave is also expected to impact Tobago's northeastern and eastern coastal and offshore areas.

According to the Met Department, a severe heat wave is expected to impact the eastern United States and the Caribbean.

Tropical Storm has formed but poses no threat to the Caribbean or the Americas.

Category 4 Hurricane Erick has ravaged Western Oaxaca with 125 mph Winds Before Weakening.

This major hurricane is the earliest formed category 4 hurricane that will make a landfall in Mexico by today.

The Tropical Storm has been strenghthening rapidly and is expected to become the second hurricane of the 2025 Hurricane season.

The latest forecast by the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) points to above-normal temperatures both during the day and night.

Dalila has strengthened into a tropical storm, prompting official warnings along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

This has caused widespread street flooding, flash floods, and rising river levels across the northern, central, and southern parts of the island.

As Chair of the National Emergency Planning Organisation (NEPO), PM Skerrit discussed sector readiness, emergency response coordination, and measures to safeguard lives and property.

According to the latest update from the Met Department, the fourth tropical wave of the season is currently moving across Trinidad and Tobago.

The authorities have stated, however, that the tropical storm does not pose any direct threat to land and will only cause disturbances in nearby areas, including parts of Mexico.