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TAPA
BULLETIN
FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
11:16 AM ECT SAT, JUN 15, 2024

A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low-lying and flood prone areas of the northern side of Antigua valid until 2 pm today.

A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low-lying and flood prone areas; however, property damage will be minimal.

Inconveniences can be expected but the flooding is not expected to be immediately life threatening. However, just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the road.

When encountering flooded roads be extremely cautious, and if in doubt, make the smart choice, turn around don’t drown. Move to higher ground.

A heat driven pocket of instability and moisture is influencing the weather over the northern section of the island. About 2 inches of rain has fallen in some places in the last 3 hours and another inch or more is possible. Hence, minor flooding of low lying and flood prone areas is possible.

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the situation. Please call 463-4638 for later statements. Also, stay tuned to local radio and tv stations for the latest information.

Forecasters: Patrice Edwards/ Trecy Spencer-Lake