Cuba Prepares for First Tropical Wave of the Season, Bracing for Rain and Storms
Cuba braces for the first tropical wave of the season, bringing increased rainfall and thunderstorms. The wave is expected to begin affecting the eastern regions on Tuesday, with a gradual spread across the country. Meteorologists are on alert for possible severe weather. NOAA forecasts an above-average hurricane season for 2025.
The Caribbean is preparing for its first tropical wave of the season, and it’s expected to impact Cuba significantly. This week, rain and storms will develop south of the island, leading to increased rainfall. According to meteorologist Raydel Ruisánchez on social media, this system, along with heightened daytime heating and cyclonic circulation at high altitudes, is set to enhance storm activity, especially in the afternoons.
Starting Tuesday, residents in Cuba’s eastern region will notice an uptick in rain, with conditions spreading across the country in subsequent days. Ruisánchez emphasized that monitoring will continue to assess how the system evolves, highlighting the potential for heavy rains and severe storms, common at this stage of the rainy season.
By the weekend, forecasts suggest that rainfall will be concentrated in Cuba’s western regions, particularly in the interior and northernmost areas, with Ruisánchez emphasizing that electrical activity will often accompany these rains. Outside the west, however, rainfall is expected to be lighter or even absent in some regions.
Cuban meteorologist José Rubiera weighed in on the situation, noting that a tropical wave has recently emerged from Africa but poses no immediate threat. “It’s an interesting thing… a weak system moving through the Atlantic without any consequences,” he stated on his YouTube channel, pointing out the current lack of conditions conducive to forming cyclones.
Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its forecast for the upcoming 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. They predict an above-average season, warning of significant storms ahead. According to NOAA, we could see between 13 to 19 named storms and up to 10 hurricanes, with several potentially reaching major hurricane status.
This forecast is tied to various climatic factors, including warmer Atlantic and Caribbean temperatures, a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation phase, and a more active western African monsoon, which tends to generate more tropical waves.
As for the first tropical wave hitting Cuba, it’s clear concerns are rising. What can we expect moving forward? Increased rainfall and thunderstorms, starting in the east and gradually moving westward, with potential flooding in low-lying areas, is the main takeaway. Precautions are essential, particularly with threats of lightning.
The rainy season traditionally kicks off in May for Cuba, and yes, the arrival of this tropical wave is right on time, aligning with expected increases in humidity and thunderstorms for the Island.
In conclusion, Cuba is bracing for the first tropical wave of the season which promises an increase in rains and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons starting this Tuesday. Monitoring of the system will continue, with additional attention to potential flooding. Meanwhile, NOAA’s outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season shows an above-average year ahead, underscoring the need for readiness and awareness.
Original Source: en.cibercuba.com
