BULLETIN
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
6:00 AM ECT TUE, OCT 3, 2023
The flash flood warning for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua and Barbuda is extended until 12 noon today Tuesday. A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
If you are in low lying or flood prone areas, move quickly to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams, creeks, low lying and flood prone areas should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by vehicle. Note, just one foot of flowing water is could be enough to sweep a car off the road. When encountering flooded roads be extremely cautious, and if in doubt, make the smart choice, turn around don’t drown.
Moisture and instability associated with the passage of Philippe are affecting the area. Heavy showers and thunderstorms have occurred, and another 1 – 2 inches of rainfall is possible over the next twenty four hours.
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological services will continue to monitor the weather situation. Please stay tuned to local radio or television for warning updates.
Forecaster Orvin Paige
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