The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) has predicted rainy conditions and rough seas for the northern coastline stretching from Camagüey to Guantánamo on Wednesday afternoon and evening. According to their bulletin, showers are expected to be more frequent and intense in the northern parts of Holguín and Guantánamo, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in certain areas.
Meanwhile, other regions of the country will experience partly cloudy skies with isolated showers, particularly in the interior and southeastern areas. The maximum temperatures will range from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius, with higher temperatures anticipated in the southeast. At night, temperatures are expected to drop to between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius.
Winds will blow from the northeast to the east at speeds of 15 to 30 kilometers per hour, potentially reaching 35 kilometers per hour along the northern coastal areas, with stronger gusts possible.
As for marine conditions, rough seas are forecasted for the northern shores of both the western and eastern regions, while waves are expected in the central region and from Cabo Cruz to Punta de Maisí. Elsewhere along the southern coast, only light waves are anticipated.
Recent Weather Patterns and Forecast
In a previous update, INSMET noted rainfall over the past 24 hours in the province of Guantánamo, which was much more scattered in other parts of the country, primarily reported along the northern coast. These rains are linked to cloud cover moving in from the sea, driven by northeast to east winds, as well as remnants of a trough extending from the southern Bahamas to the seas north of eastern Cuba.
Additionally, the central region has experienced showers and some thunderstorms propelled by upper-level currents, with the city of Camagüey recording 47.4 millimeters of precipitation.
High-pressure systems continue to dominate the area, generating northeast to east winds. This has led to the development of high cloud cover associated with upper-level currents, which could bring occasional clouds during the morning to the central and eastern northern coast, with a greater chance of rain in the far east of the country.
Due to the terrain conditions, these showers could intensify in certain areas, while elsewhere, very isolated rains are expected.
Impact on Infrastructure and Relief Efforts
Persistent rainfall has delayed repair efforts on the La Farola viaduct, a crucial access route to Baracoa, which suffered significant damage from Hurricane Oscar. However, these conditions have not stopped the regime from beginning the distribution of limited supplies to those affected by the hurricane.
Regarding cyclonic activity, no tropical systems are expected to develop in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, or the Gulf of Mexico within the next 12 to 24 hours.