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1 National Meteorological Center could be contacted at: / Fax: Mail address: WEATHER FOR SURINAME Valid from 19.3lt September 29 till 19.3lt September 3, 216 General view: Process of stabilization inhibits rainfall across most of Suriname, however in the late at some spots weakening is expected. Forecast: Most of Suriname will remain fair, while showers show up at some spots in the late and early evening. During the second part of the evening showers will vanish and fair weather is expected across the entire country. At the end of the night locally mist will develop in certain areas. Temperature: Maximum: 35 C. Note: heat index is some degrees higher. Minimum: 23 C. Wind: varies between east to southeast with speeds between and 2km/h. Just before and during showers the wind speed may temporarily increase strong. Sunrise September 3: 6.29lt Sunset September 3: 18.33lt 24-hour precipitation (RR): 9.lt September 28 - In mm 9.lt September 29, 216 on location Zorg en Hoop. Zanderij 2. Nickerie. Highest value Coastal Area: Uitkijk 26.7 Highest value Interior: ---. e.d = few rain drops, --- = not available Outlook: valid from 19.3lt September 3 till 19.3lt October 1, 216 Partly cloudy, locally temporary cloudy. Tomorrow has the biggest probability on a local shower and/or isolated thunderstorm. At the end of the night locally mist, or possibly fog, develops in certain areas. Note: - mist: horizontal visibility is 1km or more - fog: horizontal visibility is less than 1km

2 AREA Area Forecast (National): September 29/3, 216 Sept 3 Daytime TEMPERATURE (in centigrade: C) Sept 29/3 Evening/Night MAROWIJNE fair generally fair; at the COMMEWIJNE fair generally fair; at the PARAMARIBO SARAMACCA CORONIE NICKERIE 24-HOUR RAINFALL (Sept 29 in mm) generally fair generally fair; at the very small chance on a shower in the beginning very small chance on a shower in the beginning WANICA fair generally fair; at the PARA fair generally fair; at the BROKOPONDO fair generally fair; at the end locally mist, possibly fog SIPALIWINI fair fair chance on a shower in the beginning; at the end locally mist or fog

3 Airport Weather Forecast for National airports: September 29/3, 216 Sept 3 Day TEMPERATURE (in centigrade: C) Sept 29/3 Evening/Night ZANDERIJ fair fair; at the end locally mist possible ZORG EN HOOP NICKERIE 24-HOUR RAINFALL (Sept 29 in mm) fair generally fair few showers in the very small chance on a shower in the beginning 5 Travel forecast valid: September 29/3, 216 Location Forecast Temperature Max Min AMSTERDAM partly cloudy MIAMI PORT OF SPAIN partly cloudy; mainly in the a few showers and/or thunderstorm partly cloudy; locally cloudy with showers, possibly moderate to heavy, sometimes with thunderstorms GEORGETOWN partly cloudy; just a few isolated showers CAYENNE BELEM partly cloudy; mainly in the a few showers and/or thunderstorm possible partly cloudy to cloudy; mainly in the an isolated shower CURACAO partly cloudy 34 27

4 Outlook: Expected Precipitation values North-Suriname (North of 4ºN) SEGMENT Sept 29 Sept 3 Oct 1 Oct W W W W South-Suriname (South of 4ºN) SEGMENT Sept 28 Sept 29 Oct 1 Oct W W W W Note : M = maximum value D = dry

5 Forecast: Daytime September 3, 216 areas with best dynamics to support

6 Forecast: Evening/Nighttime: September 29/3, 216 Areas with best dynamics to support:

7 Legenda: Sunny; Full moon Day Night Clear sky; Crescent moon Stars visible/ moon not visible Stars and part of the moon visible Moon illumination today.4% Temporary cloudy with rain/showers Temporary cloudy with showers and thunderstorms Cloudy. From time to time rain/showers Cloudy with thunderstorms Partly cloudy Partly cloudy, temporary light showers Cloudy Fog Hazy Weather forecast compiled by: Nr.

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