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Stable weather forecast for Honduras, but Saharan dust present

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Honduras is expected to experience stable weather conditions on Sunday, with dry conditions prevailing across most of the country.
  • Isolated weak showers are possible in the eastern, central, and western regions due to moisture from the Caribbean Sea.
  • Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere at concentrations of 35 micrograms per cubic meter, but is not considered harmful to health.

Honduras is set to experience stable weather conditions on Sunday, with dry weather expected to dominate most of the national territory. The National Center for Atmospheric, Oceanographic, and Seismic Studies (Cenaos) forecasts that winds from the east will transport moisture from the Caribbean Sea, potentially leading to isolated weak showers in the eastern, central, and western parts of the country.

Dry conditions will prevail in most of the national territory, however, the east wind will transport moisture from the Caribbean Sea, producing isolated weak rains and showers in the east, center, and west of the country.

โ€” Jairo GarcรญaJairo Garcรญa, the duty forecaster at Cenaos, detailed the expected weather patterns for Sunday.

Despite the generally dry outlook, these atmospheric conditions are considered optimal for fishing activities and tourism. The sea conditions are also favorable, with wave heights expected to range between one and four feet along the Caribbean coast and between one and three feet in the Gulf of Fonseca.

The presence of Saharan dust continues in concentrations of 35 micrograms per cubic meter.

โ€” Jairo GarcรญaThe forecaster confirmed the presence and concentration of Saharan dust.

Additionally, the presence of Saharan dust in the atmosphere has been noted, with concentrations measured at 35 micrograms per cubic meter. Authorities have assured the public that these levels are not harmful to health. However, they advise taking preventive measures, such as wearing protective eyewear in outdoor environments, as a precaution.

The current concentrations of Saharan dust are not harmful to health, but authorities asked to take preventive measures such as the use of glasses in outdoor environments.

โ€” CenaosThe National Center for Atmospheric, Oceanographic, and Seismic Studies provided information on the health implications of the Saharan dust.
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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.