February 19, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Marginally stable weather conditions and easterly
winds over Belize.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers will
develop during the afternoon and early morning
periods. Temperature will reach mid 80 degrees F after
midday. Surface winds will be 10 to 20 Kts from the
East to Northeast but light and variable early in the
morning. The sea state will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0730 hrs
Cloud
6/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
West 10 Kts.
Air Temperature
72 F / 22 C
Humidity
91%
Tide level
0.44m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

AT THE MIDDLE AND UPPER LEVELS AN ANTICYCLONIC
CIRCULATION IS CENTERED OVER THE SOUTHERN YUCATAN
PENINSULA WITH BROAD RIDGING ACROSS THE ENTIRE GULF
AND FAR W ATLANTIC.

THE ANTICYCLONIC CIRCULATION MENTIONED ABOVE ALSO
COVERS ROUGHLY THE WESTERN HALF OF THE CARIBBEAN.

WATER VAPOR SHOWS STRONG SUBSIDENCE OVER THE GULF AND
CONTINUING TO THE S ACROSS CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE
EASTERN PACIFIC.

EASTERLY WINDS AT THE SURFACE ARE IN THE 25 TO 35 KNOT
RANGE AND EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO MINIMAL GALE FORCE
IN 30 HOURS.

GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED IN THE SW CARIBBEAN FROM 10N
TO 14N BETWEEN 73W AND 78W FOR TONIGHT THROUGH THU.

Central & Eastern Caribbean:

FURTHER TO THE E A BROAD MIDDLE/UPPER LEVEL TROUGH
COVERS THE EASTERN HALF OF THE AREA WITH A JET CUTTING
ACROSS THE FAR SE PART.
STRONG SUBSIDENCE ALSO DOMINATES THE CARIBBEAN WITH
ONLY SCATTERED LOW CLOUDS ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA.

BRISK TRADES CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD.

February 20, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Marginally stable weather conditions and easterly
winds still affecting Belize.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with few cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers will
develop during the afternoon and early morning
periods. Temperature will reach mid 80 degrees F after
midday. Surface winds will be 10 to 20 Kts from the
East to Northeast but light and variable early in the
morning. The sea state will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Wednesday.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0830 hrs
Cloud
6/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
East 10 Kts.
Air Temperature
79 F / 26 C
Humidity
74%
Tide level
0.45m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

THE UPPER RIDGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO EXTENDS OVER THE
NW CARIBBEAN N OF 15N W OF 75W.

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE OFF THE COAST OF COLOMBIA AND
PANAMA. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 48
HOURS.

WITH THE DRY AIR IN PLACE...ONLY SCATTERED LOW CLOUDS
ARE OBSERVED. TROPICAL MOISTURE WILL BEGIN TO MOVE
INTO THE AREA LATE MON/TUE MORNING
AND MAY SUPPORT SCATTERED SHOWERS OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS.


Central & Eastern Caribbean:

THE AREA IS UNDER A STRONG UPPER LEVEL TROUGH
EXTENDING FROM THE W/CENTRAL ATLC.

STRONG SUBSIDENCE AND VERY DRY UPPER AIR DOMINATE THE
AREA WITH THE DRIEST AIR OCCURRING BETWEEN COLOMBIA
AND NICARAGUA.

CARIBBEAN WINDS CONTINUE WELL ABOVE NORMAL AS 1006 MB
LOW PRESSURE CENTER OVER COLOMBIA HOLDS TOGETHER
TIGHTENING GRADIENT ACROSS THE ENTIRE BASIN. WINDS TO
GALE FORCE STRENGTH ARE EXPECTED.

A WEAK TROUGH BISECTS CARIBBEAN FROM NE LESSER
ANTILLES TO COLOMBIA.

February 21, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Very stable weather conditions and easterly winds are
still affecting Belize and the Caribbean.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with few cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers will
develop during the afternoon and early morning
periods. Temperature will reach mid 80 degrees F after
midday. Surface winds will be 10 to 20 Kts from the
East to Southeast. The sea state will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Thursday.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0830 hrs
Cloud
3/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
Southeast 8 Kts.
Air Temperature
81 F / 27 C
Humidity
73%
Tide level
0.44m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

THE UPPER RIDGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO EXTENDS OVER THE
NW CARIBBEAN N OF 13N W OF 78W.

STRONG SUBSIDENCE AND VERY DRY UPPER AIR DOMINATE THE
AREA WITH THE DRIEST AIR FROM COLOMBIA TO OVER CENTRAL
AMERICA.

STRONG EASTERLY TRADE WINDS EXIST ACROSS MOST OF THE
CARIBBEAN WITH GALE FORCE WINDS OFF THE COAST OF
COLOMBIA AND PANAMA.



Central & Eastern Caribbean:

THE AREA IS UNDER A STRONG UPPER LEVEL TROUGH
EXTENDING FROM THE W/CENTRAL ATLC.

THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 12 TO 24
HOURS THEN BE BELOW GALE FORCE BUT REMAIN STRONG. WITH
THE DRY AIR IN PLACE...ONLY WIDELY PATCHY LOW CLOUDS
ARE OBSERVED.

TROPICAL MOISTURE IS MOVING OVER THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
AND BE IN THE SE
CARIBBEAN LATER TODAY AND MAY SUPPORT SCATTERED
SHOWERS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

February 22, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Very stable weather conditions and easterly winds are
still affecting Belize and the Caribbean.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with few cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers my
develop during early morning. Temperature will reach
mid 80 degrees F after midday. Surface winds will be
10 to 20 Kts from the East to Southeast. The sea state
will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Friday.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0830 hrs
Cloud
1/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
East Southeast 12 Kts.
Air Temperature
78 F / 26 C
Humidity
81%
Tide level
0.45m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

THE UPPER RIDGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO EXTENDS FROM AN
UPPER HIGH IN THE W CARIBBEAN NEAR 18N85W COVERING THE
W CARIBBEAN W OF 65W.

THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT
48 HOURS. WITH THE DRY AIR IN PLACE...ONLY WIDELY
PATCHY LOW CLOUDS ARE OBSERVED.

Central & Eastern Caribbean:

STRONG SUBSIDENCE AND DRY UPPER AIR DOMINATE THE
ENTIRE AREA. CARIBBEAN WINDS CONTINUE ABOVE NORMAL DUE
TO LOWER THAN NORMAL PRESSURE OVER COLOMBIA.

February 23, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Very stable weather conditions and moderate to strong
easterly winds are still affecting Belize and the
Caribbean.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with few cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers my
develop during early morning. Temperature will reach
mid 80 degrees F after midday. Surface winds will be
10 to 20 Kts from the East to Southeast. The sea state
will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Saturday.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0730 hrs
Cloud
2/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
East Southeast 7 Kts.
Air Temperature
78 F / 26 C
Humidity
81%
Tide level
0.46m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

THE UPPER RIDGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO EXTENDS FROM AN
UPPER HIGH IN THE NW CARIBBEAN NEAR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
COVERING THE ENTIRE CARIBBEAN.

STRONG SUBSIDENCE AND VERY DRY UPPER AIR CONTINUE TO
DOMINATE THE ENTIRE AREA.

STRONG EASTERLY TRADE WINDS EXIST ACROSS MOST OF THE
CARIBBEAN WITH GALE FORCE WINDS OFF THE COAST OF
COLOMBIA AND PANAMA.

THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT
48 HOURS.



Central & Eastern Caribbean:

WITH THE DRY AIR IN PLACE...ONLY PATCHY LOW CLOUDS
BROUGHT IN BY THE TRADES ARE OBSERVED. LITTLE CHANGE
IS EXPECTED IN THE CARIBBEAN FOR THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

February 24, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Very stable weather conditions and moderate to strong
easterly winds are still affecting Belize and the
Caribbean.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be sunny with cloudy periods today and fair
with few cloudy spells tonight. Isolated showers my
develop during early morning. Temperature will reach
high 80 degrees F after midday. Surface winds will be
10 to 20 Kts from the East to Southeast. The sea state
will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Sunday.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0730 hrs
Cloud
4/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
East Southeast 8 Kts.
Air Temperature
80 F / 26 C
Humidity
79%
Tide level
0.45m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

GALE CONDITIONS PERSIST ACROSS THE SW CARIBBEAN OFF
THE COAST OF COLOMBIA.

A WEAK HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE IS NORTH OF THE AREA WHILE
A LOW PRESSURE CENTER REMAINS OVER COLOMBIA.

PATCHES OF LOW LEVEL CLOUDS WITH EMBEDDED LIGHT
SHOWERS ARE OCCURRING OVER THE SW CARIBBEAN AND
CENTRAL AMERICA.

GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE SW
CARIBBEAN DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

A COLD FRONT WILL REACH WESTERN CUBA AND THE YUCATAN
PENINSULA SUNDAY NIGHT.



Central & Eastern Caribbean:

STRONG MIDDLE/UPPER HIGH LOCATED NEAR THE CAYMAN
ISLANDS AT MID LEVELS REMAINS IN CONTROL OF THE
WEATHER PATTERN ACROSS THE AREA. STRONG SUBSIDENCE AND
VERY DRY UPPER AIR COVERS THE ENTIRE BASIN.

THE COMBINATION OF BOTH IS KEEPING THE MODERATE/STRONG
TRADE WINDS ACROSS THE BASIN.

PATCHES OF LOW LEVEL CLOUDS WITH EMBEDDED LIGHT
SHOWERS ARE MOVING ACROSS THE LESSER ANTILLES AND THE
EASTERN CARIBBEAN.

February 25, 2006 (6:00 a.m.)
SAN PEDRO WEATHER DISCUSSION by Winston Panton (with
excerpts from the Tropical Prediction Center)

TODAY’S FORECAST


Very stable weather conditions and moderate to strong
easterly winds are still affecting Belize and the
Caribbean.

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker will
experience for the next 24 hrs:

It will be mostly sunny today and fair with few cloudy
spells tonight. Isolated showers my develop during
early morning. Temperature will reach high 80 degrees
F after midday. Surface winds will be 10 to 20 Kts
from the Southeast. The sea state will be choppy.

The outlook is for continuing fair weather conditions
through Monday morning.


Current Weather:
San Pedro Lagoon 0730 hrs
Cloud
1/8 Cumulus
Wind (direction & speed)
Southeast 14 Kts.
Air Temperature
79 F / 26 C
Humidity
77%
Tide level
0.45m
Precipitation
None

Western Caribbean & Yucatan:

STRONG EASTERLY TRADE WINDS PERSISTING WITH A GALE OFF
THE COAST OF COLOMBIA AND W PANAMA CONTINUING TONIGHT.


HOWEVER...CHANGE IS STORE AS THE TRADES BEGIN TO
WEAKEN AND SHOULD BE BELOW GALE FORCE BY SUN.

NO DEEP LAYERED MOISTURE IN STORE FOR THE CARIBBEAN
UNTIL AFTER THE WEEKEND WHEN THE STRONG COLD FRONT
MOVING TOWARD THE GULF MOVES IN DURING THE FIRST PART
OF NEXT WEEK.