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BULLETIN -FLASH FLOOD WARNING
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
10:00 AM ECT SUN, OCT 22, 2023
The Leeward Islands – A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat, valid until 2 pm today Sunday. 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.
A large rain-band associated with hurricane tammy is producing moderate to heavy showers over these islands. Already, in excess of 3.5 inches of rain have fallen in some islands and these conditions are forecast to continue into this afternoon.
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological services will continue to monitor the weather situation. Please stay tuned to local radio or television for warning updates.
Forecaster Lenard Josiah
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