Forecast Discussion

10/22/2026


Departamento Meteorologico Aruba http://www.meteo.aw

Discussion Valid from 6:00 AM 22/10/2026

Special features:
Newly formed sub-tropical storm Josephine
was moving south-southwest of Halifax Nova
Scotia in a northeast direction. Josephine
is of no importance to the Caribbean.

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...
High moisture levels in the atmosphere, will
allow occasional cloud patches to move over
the Island. A few brief showers can develop
during this forecast period with a slight
risk of thunder. Some street flooding is
possible in the event of a moderate to
heavy shower and or thunderstorm.

Moreover, Saharan Dust concentrations will
remain low during the next day or two. People
sensitive for changes in the air quality must
continue to monitor this feature and take the
precautions, if necessary.

Marine conditions:
Smooth to slight seas are in place on the protected
south sites. Slight seas are noted on the exposed
south sides with seas of around 2 feet.
Moderate seas are noted over the east to northwest
coastal areas with seas of 3 to locally 4 feet.

Next update 23/10/2026