{"id":5374,"date":"2026-06-27T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/times509.com\/?p=5374"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:41:48","slug":"weatherheat-wave-in-haiti-temperatures-could-reach-38c-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/times509.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/27\/weatherheat-wave-in-haiti-temperatures-could-reach-38c-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"WeatherHeat wave in Haiti: temperatures could reach 38\u00b0C this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Hydrometeorological Unit is calling for caution due to the heatwave, while also announcing an increased risk of thunderstorms starting Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Hydrometeorological Unit has kept its alert level due to a significant heatwave that continues to affect the entire Haitian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In its weather bulletin published on Friday, June 26, 2026, and valid until June 28, the institution forecasts generally hot, hazy, and relatively dry weather due to the persistent presence of Saharan dust and a high-pressure system over the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">According to UHM forecasts, maximum temperatures will range between 34\u00b0C and 38\u00b0C across the country, while minimum temperatures will fluctuate between 18\u00b0C and 22\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The sky will mostly remain clear, becoming locally cloudy in the late afternoon and evening.A few isolated showers could still occur, mainly in some areas of the West department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In Port-au-Prince, temperatures could reach up to 37\u00b0C over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The capital will also experience hot, hazy, and sometimes windy weather, with a low risk of evening rainfall in certain neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In response to these high temperatures, UHM recommends that people take several preventive measures to limit the risks associated with the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities especially encourage citizens to drink water regularly, avoid prolonged sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., wear light clothing, and reduce physical activity during the hottest hours of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The institution also calls for particular vigilance toward the most vulnerable people.Children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses are considered the most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The UHM, however, announces a gradual change in weather conditions starting this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">According to forecasters, a high-altitude trough in the north of the country could destabilize the atmosphere and promote the development of sometimes heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These showers are expected to mainly affect the Grand South regions as well as certain areas of the West and Artibonite during the afternoons and evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Weather authorities are urging people to regularly follow the upcoming bulletins to stay informed about the evolution of weather conditions over the next few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hydrometeorological Unit is calling for caution due to the heatwave, while also announcing an increased risk of thunderstorms starting Saturday. 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