Author Archives: Roatan Weather Guy

May 2, 2023: This is what I was worried about. As of 8 a.m., visibility at the airport was down to 2000 meters (just over a mile). At 9 a.m. it was back up to 4000 meters. Yesterday it was 8000 meters much of the day. When flights were being cancelled it was down toContinue reading “May 2, 2023”

May 1, 2023: Good morning Bay Islands. No rain last night on the island and the big winner yesterday was West Bay with over half an inch. Winds got dead calm overnight and seas are 1-2 feet. We have high clouds this morning, but should stay dry. Winds will come back this afternoon and eveningContinue reading “May 1, 2023”

April 30, 2023: Good morning Bay Islands. The good news is that visibility at the airport is 5000 meters (3 miles) this morning, much better than 1000 meters (about half a mile) yesterday. Winds are from the west at 10 mph and seas are 3-4 feet mostly on the north and west sides. The videoContinue reading “April 30, 2023”

April 29, 2023: Good smoky morning Bay Islands. This morning winds have calmed considerably, which doesn’t move the smoke anywhere. But we have hope starting tonight for some improvement. A front is sweeping through the Gulf of Mexico that should do two things. It will bring us a chance of rain, as early as tonight.Continue reading “April 29, 2023”

April 28, 2023: Good smoky morning Bay Islands! The question on everyone’s mind is when will all this smoke go away. The answer is perhaps we will get some relief this weekend, but it isn’t a sure thing. On the satellite image from this morning you can see the smoke, which is low in theContinue reading “April 28, 2023”

April 27, 2023: Good morning Bay Islands. We got windy last night, up to 37 mph and seas up to 5 feet. This morning we have calmed to 15 mph and 2-3 feet. We have one more windy night before things start calming down tomorrow. Tomorrow through Monday we will have daytime winds that areContinue reading “April 27, 2023”

Good morning, Bay Islands! We awake to 10-15 mph winds and 3 foot seas on the south side and 2 foot on the north side. Winds and seas will be about the same through the day today, but get a little higher tonight at 15-20 mph and 3-4 feet. Tomorrow and Thursday look windier, withContinue reading “April 26, 2023”

April 25, 2023: Good morning Bay Islands! We had a lot of clouds pass over last evening, but sadly they didn’t contain rain. Today we have very calm winds and seas 2-3 feet. Those calm conditions will continue through today with seas 1-2 feet. Tonight winds will get up to 20-25 mph and seas toContinue reading “April 25, 2023”

April 24, 2023: Good morning, Bay Islands! We wake up this morning to 15 mph winds and 3 foot seas. Last night was a bit windier than I expected. We got close to 30 mph winds and up to 5 foot seas. Winds should be moderate today at 7-12 mph and 2 foot seas andContinue reading “April 24, 2023”

April 23, 2023: Good morning, Bay Islands. We awake to 15 mph winds and seas at 2 feet. Winds and seas will remain moderate through the day. Starting tomorrow we will have daytime winds quite calm, around 7-12 mph and seas around 2 feet and nighttime winds breezier, around 15-20 mph and seas around 3,Continue reading “April 23, 2023”