No floods yet in Toledo but high winds buffet Cayo

Residents of the Toledo district went to sleep worried last night after officials raised the possibility of severe flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Felix as it crossed over Central America. But according to Chief Meteorologist Ramon Frutos, while there were several showery outbreaks directly associated with Felix in the south today, flooding has not yet been significant. Additional rainfall is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, however, several rivers in the Toledo District could rise rapidly. This afternoon residents in the west had a scare as high winds tore through the Cayo district. According to reports, several trees were toppled in Belmopan and zinc roofing was blown off in Camalote Village. No injuries were reported. Without wind gauges in the area, the exact strength of the breeze could not be determined but locals believe the gusts were in excess of forty miles an hour. Experts at the Met. Office say the conditions are associated with feeder bands from what was once Hurricane Felix.