Nemo Press Release 3 – Tropical Storm Alex
Tropical Storm Alex
Date: Friday, 25 June 2010. Time: 7:00 P.M.
At 6:00 pm TD No. 1 was centered near latitude 16.6 N, longitude 83.7 W. This position is about 305 miles east southeast of Belize City. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph and further strengthening is likely to occur. TD No. 1 could become a Tropical Storm tonight with winds reaching 40 mph. NEMO has put into effect a Tropical Storm warning for the entire coast of Belize.
4 to 8 inches of rainfall is being predicted which increase the risk of flooding in the south. TD No.1 is moving towards the west‐northwest at 10 miles per hour and is expected to be in our vicinity by late Saturday. The present forecast track takes the system just to the north of Belize with landfall Saturday evening.
Any deviation from the forecasted track is of concern. The public therefore is strongly advised to monitor, stay alert, and take the necessary actions. People along the coast and on the cayes are encouraged to evacuate early, once the NEMO declares a Phase. Mariners and fisher‐folk are strongly encouraged to seek safe harbor. NEMO hereby advises the organizers of any maritime sporting activities over the weekend to postpone such events. Motorists are once again advised that increased rainfall can cause flash flooding and render roads impassable.
The general public is strongly advised to:
- Review your emergency plans (family, community, business)
- Ensure you have adequate food, water and medicine
- Confirm preparations if seeking shelter.
Know where you are going and make sure to inform relatives and friends of your plans, whereabouts and intended destination. Public Officers are encouraged to remain alert and ready in the event they need to report for duty. NEMO District Coordinators are convening committee meetings with their District Emergency Committees and are making the necessary arrangements to respond. The Security Forces are prepositioning personnel and equipment.
Note: TD1 has now officially become Tropical Storm Alex.
