And this sort of bizarre weather has finally prompted NMO to make a public announcement. They say rainfall over the last 36 hours brought heavy showers, thunderstorms, and rain across much of the country, especially in the South and Central areas. Bella Vista, Toledo recorded the highest rainfall with 5.3 inches.
And, for the next 24 hours, there will be cloudy skies with sunny breaks during the daytime and cloudy skies tonight. Rain and thunderstorms will redevelop tonight over the South and coastal areas. Conditions won't improve until Thursday to Saturday with more sunshine and less rain.
They warn that excessive rainfall could lead to flooding with strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds and dangerous lightning occurring tonight and early tomorrow morning.
A flood warning is in effect for the Sibun, Sittee, Golden Stream, Rio Grande, Moho and Temash.
A Flash Flood warning is in effect for the watersheds off the Eastern Slope of the Maya Mountains.
Travelers using the Coastal Highway should closely monitor the weather and proceed with caution.
We note that up to September 18th, 4 Weather stations in Belmopan and Belize District recorded record rainfall between September 11 and 13th. Records for rainfall were broken at three weather stations in the Belize District and one in Belmopan.
