Residents Warned of Upcoming Extreme Hot Weather

The Disaster Management Agency (DMCA) is warning residents to expect extreme hot weather over the next few months.

It says Montserrat is expected to experience considerably higher night and daytime temperatures from August to October this year.

According to the CariCOF Climate Outlooks for August to October 2024, frequent episodes of heat stress are expected, as the region is likely to continue to be in a potentially record Heat Season.

Heat stress may further ramp up if Saharan dust incursions increase dry spell frequency.

DMCA is urging residents to stay cool and protect their families and neighbours from preventable heat-related sicknesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, as temperatures are expected to climb over the next three months.

The Caribbean Climate Outlooks are prepared by the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF).

The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), in its role, as WMO Regional Climate Centre coordinates the CariCOF process.