‘Dense cloud’ of Saharan dust approaches
SAN JUAN — A dense cloud of Sahara dust is approaching on the way to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. It will occupy our islands for at least three…
Now it’s 4 … tropical waves in and around the Caribbean
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave currently over the western Caribbean is causing scattered showers and thunderstorms over Hispaniola, the Windward Passage and the southwestern Caribbean. Smoke from agricultural fires…
Antigua PM blasts ’empty’ climate promises at UN small islands summit
NEW YORK - The president of this decade's summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted "empty" and "grossly inadequate" climate pledges, saying wealthy nations have failed to meet…
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
AUSTIN (AP) — A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide…
3 tropical waves headed to the Caribbean, none expected to become storms
SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center has identified the third tropical wave off the west coast of Africa. It has no potential for cyclonic development. As the first tropical…
UN experts decry water woes in Guadeloupe and say scientists and activists are being censored
BASSE-TERRE (AP) — U.N. independent experts are denouncing chronic water cuts in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, adding that they are concerned about tap water pollution, excessive prices and attempts…
NOAA predicts highest-ever number of named storms in preseason forecast
MIAMI — In the highest hurricane season forecast they have ever issued in May, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters said Thursday that the coming months may be exceptionally busy.…
Officials give heat, rain warnings during weekly briefing
CHRISTIANSTED — The territory is in for an alternatingly hot, rainy and hot again few days, officials said during a Government House briefing on Tuesday. From the National Weather Service,…
At least one dead after ‘severe turbulence’ hit flight from London to Singapore
BANGKOK — At least one person died and several more were injured when a plane was hit by “severe turbulence,” Singapore Airlines said in a statement Tuesday. The London to Singapore flight…
Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says
SAN JUAN — An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, driven by abundant moisture and unstable conditions (deep layered trough), will result in an enhanced risk of flooding across Puerto Rico and…