Hurricanes and tropical storms are a fact of life in the Caribbean and can cause serious havoc for locals and travellers alike. They develop almost every year in the summer and each one is given a name from an alphabetical list created in advance by the World Meteorological Organisation – such as Hurricane Beryl which struck several islands in late June 2024.
Their strength and threat is categorised on a rising scale from one to five with the highest number the most extreme. This is when sustained winds of 157mph or more strike, destroying homes, felling trees and wiping out power supplies.
The good news is that most islands remain unaffected. Advanced warning systems are in place to track a hurricane’s path and force and if necessary emergency measures are taken. While there remains a risk that visitors to this popular region should be aware of, don’t let it put you off going. The people of the Caribbean have always lived and coped with this reality and the word ‘hurricane’ derives from the language of the indigenous Taino people who flourished here until the Spanish conquest in the late 15th century.
If you’re planning a holiday to the Caribbean, read our essential guide to this natural phenomenon.
When is the hurricane season in the Caribbean?
Hurricane season runs officially from June to November. This is the time frame covered by the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, issued annually by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquartered in Washington DC.
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