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- How the Caribbean Sea was Today

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:20:49 -0400

Rough with high seas and strong current. 
Not safe to swim.

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- 7th Day of Melissa

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:17:10 -0400

We are on our 7th day of being under the effects of Melissa. The sea was so rough today, and the current was dangerously strong. Overcast skies are dominating the day, with strong winds and gusts. No rain.

The magnitude of this storm is overwhelming. The fact that we have been affected by it for this long is quite rare, almost unheard of. I’m hopeful that by midweek, the Sun will return. I miss it!

Nonetheless, prayers for the people who will be affected by this slow moving, devastating hurricane.

- Still Under the Influence of Melissa

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:21:56 -0400

The weather here today remains unstable, very humid, and cloudy with 
intermittent gusts of wind. We are still under the influence of Melissa as the 
storm slowly moves North. No rain, as of yet, but it is not being ruled out for 
today.  The sea is quite rough, and caution should be exercised if deciding to 
enter the sea. 

Let’s see what tomorrow brings. Perhaps more of the same. 

Just posted 3 minutes ago from the Aruba Department of Meteorology:

Weather
Predominantly cloudy with periods of intermittend showers and isolated 
thunderstorms. Forecast high will be 30ºC, and the low will be 27ºC. Sunrise 
will occur at 06:26 and sunset at 18:14.

Winds:
Southeasterly and gentle to moderate; force 3 to 4 (12 to 30 km/h, 7 to 16 
knots). Occasional gusts fresh to strong; force 5 to 6 (31 to 50 km/h, 17 to 27 
knots).

Synopsis:
Atmospheric instability persists across the ABC Islands, driven by residual 
tropical moisture trailing Tropical Storm Melissa, currently located northeast 
of the region. This moisture continues to support significant cloud 
development. Throughout the forecast period, expect predominantly cloudy skies 
with intermittent showers, including isolated thunderstorms. Gusty winds may 
accompany some cloud cells with localized moderate to heavy rainfall possible. 
By tomorrow, a gradual reduction in wind intensity is expected as Melissa 
tracks northwestward. Nonetheless, lingering moisture will sustain variable 
cloudiness and scattered showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Sea conditions:
Moderate seas with wave heights between 1 and 2 meter (3 to 7 feet) are 
expected. Occasionally, waves may reach up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) along 
northern and western coastal sections of our island.Swimmers and mariners 
should exercise caution under these conditions. Additionally, swell activity is 
observed along the northern and western shores.

- Hail Affecting a Flight

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:05:14 -0400

The weather has been rather unstable today, with clouds, some rain, lightning, wind, and rough seas.

An AA flight from AUA-Charlotte, North Carolina had to turn back to Aruba 20 minutes into the flight due to hail breaking the windscreen! It has returned to AUA. Details below in the photo.

This was recently posted by the Aruba Meteorology Department:

Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow:

Today: Likely to remain dry for the rest of the day in the ABC Islands. If rain occurs, it will likely be late tonight with possible lightning and haze in the Paraguaná Peninsula and possibly Aruba.

Tomorrow: From early morning to late morning, there’s a slight chance of rain with possible lightning and haze in certain parts of Curaçao, and possibly Aruba and Bonaire.

No guarantee of rain in Aruba, Bonaire, or Paraguaná Peninsula tomorrow!

☔️ Chance of Rain in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: 10% ⛈️

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 10% ⛈️

🇨🇼 Curaçao (North): 20% ⛈️

🇨🇼 Curaçao (South): 20% ⛈️

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 10% ⛈️

🇻🇪 Coro: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 Isla Aves: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 Gran Roque: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 North Coast of Venezuela: 20% ⛈️

☀️ Sunrise and Sunset Tomorrow:

⬆️ Sunrise: 06:27 AM

⬇️ Sunset: 06:14 PM

🌡 Temperature in ABC Islands Tomorrow:

🌙 During early morning to late morning and at night, the minimum temperature in the ABC Islands will range between 27-28°C, possibly reaching 26°C in some areas. If it rains, it could drop to 25°C.

☀️ During midday, the maximum temperature in the ABC Islands will range between 30-32°C, possibly reaching 33°C in some areas.

🌡 Minimum and Maximum Temperatures in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇧🇶 Bonaire: Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (North): Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (Central): Max 32-33°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (South): Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: Max 32-33°C / Min 26-27°C

🇻🇪 Coro: Max 32-33°C / Min 25-26°C

🇻🇪 North Coast of Venezuela: Max 31-33°C / Min 25-26°C

🌬 Wind in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

Tomorrow, winds will blow from an East-Southeast direction, moderate to slightly strong in Bonaire and Curaçao, and moderate to strong in Aruba.

🇦🇼 Aruba:

Wind Speed: 20-40 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Northeast and East-Southeast

🇧🇶 Bonaire:

Wind Speed: 10-35 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇨🇼 Curaçao:

Wind Speed: 10-35 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇻🇪 Paraguaná:

Wind Speed: 10-30 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇻🇪 Coro:

Wind Speed: 0-15 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast to East-Northeast

🌬 Wind Gusts in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

Occasionally, wind gusts may be strong in Bonaire and Curaçao, and strong to quite strong in Aruba.

🇦🇼 Aruba: 45-55 km/h

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 40-50 km/h

🇨🇼 Curaçao: 40-50 km/h

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 35-45 km/h

🇻🇪 Coro: 20-30 km/h

🌊 Sea Conditions in ABC Islands Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba Coast: Moderate to quite rough with wave heights between 1.5-2.5 meters.

🇧🇶 Bonaire Coast: Slightly moderate to rough with wave heights between 1-2 meters.

🇨🇼 Curaçao Coast: Slightly moderate to rough with wave heights between 1-2 meters.

🌊 Wave Heights in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: 1.5-2.5 meters

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 1-2 meters

🇨🇼 Curaçao: 1-2 meters

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 0.3-2 meters

🇻🇪 Isla Aves: 1.3-2 meters

🇻🇪 Gran Roque: 1-1.7 meters

🌫 Saharan Dust Concentration in the Next 3 Days in Our Area:

Wednesday: None

Thursday: None

Friday: None

- Hail Affecting a Flight

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:05:14 -0400

The weather has been rather unstable today, with clouds, some rain, lightning, wind, and rough seas.

An AA flight from AUA-Charlotte, North Carolina had to turn back to Aruba 20 minutes into the flight due to hail breaking the windscreen! It has returned to AUA. Details below in the photo.

This was recently posted by the Aruba Meteorology Department:

Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow:

Today: Likely to remain dry for the rest of the day in the ABC Islands. If rain occurs, it will likely be late tonight with possible lightning and haze in the Paraguaná Peninsula and possibly Aruba.

Tomorrow: From early morning to late morning, there’s a slight chance of rain with possible lightning and haze in certain parts of Curaçao, and possibly Aruba and Bonaire.

No guarantee of rain in Aruba, Bonaire, or Paraguaná Peninsula tomorrow!

☔️ Chance of Rain in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: 10% ⛈️

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 10% ⛈️

🇨🇼 Curaçao (North): 20% ⛈️

🇨🇼 Curaçao (South): 20% ⛈️

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 10% ⛈️

🇻🇪 Coro: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 Isla Aves: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 Gran Roque: 0% 🌤

🇻🇪 North Coast of Venezuela: 20% ⛈️

☀️ Sunrise and Sunset Tomorrow:

⬆️ Sunrise: 06:27 AM

⬇️ Sunset: 06:14 PM

🌡 Temperature in ABC Islands Tomorrow:

☀️ During midday, the maximum temperature in the ABC Islands will range between 30-32°C, possibly reaching 33°C in some areas.

🌡 Minimum and Maximum Temperatures in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇧🇶 Bonaire: Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (North): Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (Central): Max 32-33°C / Min 27-28°C

🇨🇼 Curaçao (South): Max 31-32°C / Min 27-28°C

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: Max 32-33°C / Min 26-27°C

🇻🇪 Coro: Max 32-33°C / Min 25-26°C

🇻🇪 North Coast of Venezuela: Max 31-33°C / Min 25-26°C

🌬 Wind in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

Tomorrow, winds will blow from an East-Southeast direction, moderate to slightly strong in Bonaire and Curaçao, and moderate to strong in Aruba.

🇦🇼 Aruba:

Wind Speed: 20-40 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Northeast and East-Southeast

🇧🇶 Bonaire:

Wind Speed: 10-35 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇨🇼 Curaçao:

Wind Speed: 10-35 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇻🇪 Paraguaná:

Wind Speed: 10-30 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast

🇻🇪 Coro:

Wind Speed: 0-15 km/h

Wind Direction: East-Southeast to East-Northeast

🌬 Wind Gusts in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

Occasionally, wind gusts may be strong in Bonaire and Curaçao, and strong to quite strong in Aruba.

🇦🇼 Aruba: 45-55 km/h

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 40-50 km/h

🇨🇼 Curaçao: 40-50 km/h

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 35-45 km/h

🇻🇪 Coro: 20-30 km/h

🌊 Sea Conditions in ABC Islands Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba Coast: Moderate to quite rough with wave heights between 1.5-2.5 meters.

🇧🇶 Bonaire Coast: Slightly moderate to rough with wave heights between 1-2 meters.

🇨🇼 Curaçao Coast: Slightly moderate to rough with wave heights between 1-2 meters.

🌊 Wave Heights in ABC Islands and Surrounding Areas Tomorrow:

🇦🇼 Aruba: 1.5-2.5 meters

🇧🇶 Bonaire: 1-2 meters

🇨🇼 Curaçao: 1-2 meters

🇻🇪 Paraguaná: 0.3-2 meters

🇻🇪 Isla Aves: 1.3-2 meters

🇻🇪 Gran Roque: 1-1.7 meters

🌫 Saharan Dust Concentration in the Next 3 Days in Our Area:

Wednesday: None

Thursday: None

Friday: None

- Dark Skies, Thunder, Wind, Choppy Seas

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:12:29 -0400

No rain as of yet but, wind has certainly picked up, and the skies are dark 
with localized thunder. The storm is passing to the north of us however, we 
will still receive some weather from the outer bands. This storm is moving 
slowly, so it’s possible we will get some flooding over the next 2 days. 

Our sister islands - Bonaire and Curaçao - received heavy rain, winds, and 
flooding yesterday into last night.  

Aruba has been spared, for now.

- Intermittent Showers

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:51:13 -0400

Today, we are experiencing increasingly grey cloud-filled skies with intermittent rain showers, some heavy at times.

Could be a beach day, but be careful of the current.

From the Aruban Department of

Meteorology:

Weather:

Skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. By tonight into tomorrow morning, locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms may occur at times. Forecast high will be 30ºC, and the low will be 25ºC. Sunrise will occur at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15.

Winds:

Easterly and generally light to moderate; force 2 to 4 (7 to 30 km/h, 4 to 16 knots). Gusts reaching freom fresh to strong during shower activity; force 5 to 6 (31 to 50 km/h, 17 to 27 knots).

Synopsis:

A tropical disturbance (AL98), currently situated just east of the ABC Islands, is progressing westward while interacting with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This interaction is contributing to elevated atmospheric humidity, resulting in cloudy skies, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over our island and surroundings. Overnight, moisture levels are expected to rise further, leading to more widespread and frequent showers with an increased likelihood of thunderstorms and locally moderate to heavy rainfall, causing some minor streedflooding.

Sea conditions:

Slight to moderate with wave heights between 0.5 and 1.5 meters (2 to 5 feet). Moderate easterly swells are producing breakers of 1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 7 feet) in exposed areas with wave heights locally enhanced during squalls.

- A Message from the DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY ARUBA

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:38:22 -0400

+++++

METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT ARUBA

5 PM AST SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025

AN ALERT FOR QUITE ROUGH SEAS WILL BECOME IN EFFECT BY 6 AM

MONDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

SYNOPSIS...

A STRONG TROPICAL WAVE IS MOVING FAST IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN. THIS SYSTEM

WILL BRING UNSETTLED WEATHER FOR THE NEXT 24 TO 36 HOURS IN THE REGION. THIS

INCLUDES HEAVY SHOWERS AND OR THUNDERSHOWERS WHICH CAN MAKE TEMPORARILY ROUGH

SEAS WITH WAVES OF 6 TO UP TO 8 FEET.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL THEREFORE BECOME IN EFFECT AS BY 6 AM MONDAY....

THIS, ESPECIALLY FOR THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL REGIONS...

MARINERS ARE ADITIONALLY ADVISED NOT TO VENTURE IN AREAS WITH HEAVY SHOWERS

AND OR THUNDERSHOWERS AS SEAS CAN BECOME ROUGH TO VERY ROUGH WITH WAVES OF

6 TO UP TO 8 FEET...

MARINE USERS AND SEA BATHERS ARE ALSO URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION....

DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY ARUBA 5 PM AST SUNDAY OCTOBER 19, 2025

- Storm Coming from the South

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:54:07 -0400

Currently, we are being affected by 98L from the south, which has now brought 
rain, rough seas, and strong wind. 

This storm is set to stall over us, bringing heavy rains and winds until 
tomorrow afternoon.  

Stay safe everyone! Be careful driving!

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- Erin Is Now North Of Us However…

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:12:47 -0400

Due to the presence of Erin just north of the Caribbean, the winds across Aruba will continue to be on the light side with dangerously high temperatures. Additionally, a humid and unstable airflow coming from northern Venezuela will potentially create thunderstorm activity over parts of the ABC islands by this evening, tomorrow, and possibly through the first half of next week as we remain under the unstable flow.

Stay hydrated and be careful not to burn in the hot Aruban sun. Don’t forget, we are close to the Equator.

Prayers for T&C that they will be protected from Erin.

- Erin Is Now North Of Us However…

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:12:47 -0400

Stay hydrated and be careful not to burn in the hot Aruban sun. Don’t forget, we are close to the Equator.

Prayers for T&C that they will be protected from Erin.

- How Erin is Affecting Aruba

By Heather L <hla129 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:20:44 -0400

Greetings!

Here in Aruba, the heat is extreme due to Erin’s current location in the 
southern Caribbean. When hurricanes pass by our island, all of our usual and 
predictable steady wind is completely stifled. This causes extreme temperatures 
on the island. However, the water is unusually calm and very warm. 

Other than the intense heat, and the occasional evening annoyance of “flying 
ants” that come out to mate when the barometric pressure drops from storms, all 
is well in beautiful Aruba. 

Stay safe, and prayers for an uneventful season.

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