NOAA in the Caribbean Community Group Meeting (September 18, 2026)

NOAA in the Caribbean is a forum to improve engagement, communication, coordination, and collaboration between NOAA and partners working in the Caribbean to more effectively and efficiently deliver services. Historically, NOAA in the Caribbean has focused on the United States, but we are working to expand our reach to international partners as well. We hold Community Group meetings every two months on the third Friday where we invite NOAA and partner speakers to join and speak on their work in the region. Community Group meetings are open to anyone who is interested in hearing more about NOAA's role in the Caribbean. These meetings also serve as a platform to share information, announcements, and updates with other members. This meeting was held and recorded on September 18, 2026. Presentation #1: Presenter: Dr. Chris Fuhrmann, Deputy Director and Regional Climatologist, NOAA's Southeast Regional Climate Center; Research Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environment. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Title: From Climate Context to Heat Action: Operational Tools for the U.S. Caribbean Presentation #2: Presenter: Jose "Jay" Alamo, International Desks Chief, NOAA/NWS/Weather Prediction Center, Science and Mission, Integration Division Title: WPC International Desks: Tropical Cyclone QPF, Forecast Tools, and Training Presentation #3: Presenter: Gillian Coleman, Caribbean Community Engagement Strategist, NOAA in the Caribbean; Coral Research Specialist, University of the Virgin Islands Title: Thesis Highlights and Reflections: Low reproduction regardless of bleaching status and Reflection of time with NOAA in the Caribbean Learn more about NOAA in the Caribbean here: https://www.noaa.gov/regions/noaa-in-...