The MFEWS
Central America Weather Hazards Assessment
for
June 30 – July 6, 2005
2
Hazards Assessment Text Explanation:
1) Very heavy rains during the past couple of weeks have triggered flooding and landslides across parts on central and southern Guatemala, El Salvador, and western Honduras. The forecast indicates the potential for additional moderate to heavy rain across this area, particularly along coastal regions. This may aggravate existing problems and create additional flooding and landslides.
2) Excessive wetness has hampered seasonal agricultural activities across western portions of Honduras. This has resulted in planting delays in the area, with Primera crop planting reported to be behind schedule. Seasonal rains are expected to continue.
This will be favorable for crops already sown, but may result in continued planting delays.
3) Early in the period heavy rain is expected along the Pacific coasts of southern Costa Rica and western Panama. Three-day rainfall totals could exceed 200 mm in some locations, resulting in the potential for flooding and landslides.
AUTHOR: John M Dickens
The MFEWS weather hazards assessment process and products include participation by FEWS NET field and home offices, NOAA-CPC, USGS, NASA, and a number of other national and regional organizations in the countries concerned. Questions or comments about this product may be directed to Alvin.Miller@noaa.gov or 1-301-763-8000 x7552
