NEMO Public Press Release #4 - Hurricane RINA

At 3:00pm the center of Hurricane Rina was located near 17.4 N, Latitude and 84.3 W, Longitude or about 258 miles east of Belize. Hurricane Rina is heading west northwest at 3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. TS force winds extends out to 140 miles and Hurricane Force Winds extend out 30 miles from the centre. 2-4 inches of rainfall is anticipated. Rina is expected to become to major Hurricane within the next 24 hours.

NEMO will suspend evacuation operations from the Caye's with effect of 5:00 p.m today. The last set of evacuation boats will leave from San Pedro and Caye Caulker at 5:00 pm today.

NEMO remains on full alert as it continues to monitor Hurricane Rina which has the potential to further strengthen. NEMO urges the public to pay keen attention, listen to your local radio and television for further advisories from NEMO and the National Met Service. Rina is likely to become a powerful Hurricane. Stay alert! Stay tune! Take the necessary actions!

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