[Linked Image] NEMO PRESS RELEASE # 7

At 12:00midday the center of Hurricane Rina was located near 18.1 N, Latitude and 85.8 W, Longitude or about 164 miles east of Belize. Hurricane Rina is heading west north west at 6 mph with maximum sustained winds have decreased from 110 to 85 mph. Tropical Storm force winds extends out to 115 miles and Hurricane Force Winds extend out 25 miles from the centre. Rina weakened significantly when it moved over cool waters. Rina now poses a lesser threat to Belize.

Shelter occupation in the Orange Walk & Belize District including Belize City is currently suspended. Corozal District remains the only area of concern due to the proximity of the Hurricane. Rina is approximately 170 mph east south east of Corozal Town. In Belmopan all evacuees will be transported back to San Pedro tomorrow. Evacuation from the Cayes has ceased.

Classes will resume tomorrow.

NEMO continues to monitor Hurricane Rina as it begins to move away from Belize.