Tropical Storms

Providing news and updates on the tropical storm season as it affects Dominica.

 

 

Introduction

The hurricane season in Dominica and the rest of the Caribbean is from June 1st to November 30th.

 

Dominica's position, right in the middle of Hurricane Alley, ought to suggest that we get ravaged on a regular basis. Though the island has been devastated, most notably by Hurricane David in 1979, our ability to bounce back is due in part to bitter experience. Here are some of the recent storms we've battled, and won!

• Hurricane Lenny Nov. 1999
• Hurricane Jose Oct. 1999
• Hurricane Georges Sept. 1998
• Hurricane Hugo Sept. 1989

Useful Links Around the Web

Visit StormCarib for up-to-date information on tracking storms around the Caribbean.

Another area of interest is NOAA, which includes a page on Storm Names.

Track the progress of Tropical Storms with Weather.com's Tropical Update or Live Satellite image.

Another source of info from the French West Indies is the French West Indies Doppler Radar Map.

For more information on the weather or disaster preparedness in general, the local Disater Preparedness office is (767) 447 - 5555