The hurricane season is in full swing, and so far, Aruba has not felt any significant effects, aside from some showers. Recently, it became known that Meteo Aruba is monitoring two tropical waves that could develop into storms and enter the Caribbean region, potentially affecting Aruba.
In the Central Tropical Atlantic, there is a system designated as AL95, which is a low-pressure system located approximately 1400 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands. It is becoming better defined, with its showers and thunderstorms becoming more organized. If this trend continues, a tropical depression is likely to form soon. This system is expected to move westward at a speed of 15 to 20 mph and could pass near the Windward Islands by the end of this weekend. Hurricane or tropical storm watches may be required for some parts of the region.
This tropical wave has a 90% chance of development and is expected to reach the Caribbean in a few days. The exact trajectory is not yet certain.
In the Eastern Tropical Atlantic, there is another tropical wave located about 100 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Slow development of this system is possible next week as it moves generally westward at a speed of 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. This tropical wave has a 20% chance of development.
The Crisis Management Office emphasizes that this hurricane season is expected to be more active in the Caribbean region compared to previous years that largely avoided impacts due to La Niña conditions. It is forecasted that there will be 85% more hurricane activity.
The hurricane season started on June 1 and officially ends on November 30. During this season, official agencies recommend that all citizens remain vigilant for any issued alerts and avoid panic if necessary. It is also important for residents to be prepared with essential supplies at home in case of a storm.
