The Dominica Meteorological Service has issued its sub-seasonal forecast update for August 24, 2026, offering residents and authorities a forward look at weather conditions expected across the Nature Isle in the weeks ahead. The update forms part of the Met Service's regular climate outlook products, which complement the daily weather bulletin and the seasonal hurricane outlook during the Atlantic hurricane season.
Sub-seasonal forecasts cover a period between the short-range weather forecast and the longer seasonal outlook, typically spanning two to six weeks. For Dominica, this window is of particular interest during the hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. The forecast is intended to help the Office of Disaster Management, farmers, fishers, tourism operators and the general public plan around expected rainfall, wind and other weather patterns.
The August 24 update is the latest in a series of bulletins published by the Dominica Meteorological Service on its official climate page. While the bulletin does not detail specific daily conditions, it provides a general indication of the weather trends likely to affect the island, including the potential for enhanced rainfall or drier spells. Residents are encouraged to monitor subsequent updates as the forecast period evolves.
The Met Service advises that all users of the forecast, including those in agriculture, fisheries and disaster management, should treat the information as guidance rather than a precise prediction. As with all outlook products, conditions can change, and the service urges the public to stay alert to official warnings and advisories issued through established channels.
Dominica, like the rest of the Caribbean, remains in the active portion of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the Met Service continues to track all systems of interest. The public is reminded to keep hurricane preparedness plans updated and to pay close attention to the colour-coded vigilance system used by the Office of Disaster Management when alerts are issued.
The next scheduled update to the sub-seasonal forecast will be published by the Dominica Meteorological Service in due course.