A Waterspout warning is in effect for the northern coastal waters of Antigua until 4:30 pm today

The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is moderate with the potential for significant impacts.

A waterspout warning means that a waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued for a duration of 30 minutes.

Potential Impacts: Injury or death; overturned and or damaged boats.

If your spot one, exercise extreme caution and keep your distance or get out of the area. Immediately head at a 90-degree angle from the waterspout.

Never try to navigate through a waterspout. Although waterspouts are usually weaker than tornadoes, they can still cause significant damage to you and your boat.

Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening conditions. Stay tuned to updates from the Met Service via antiguamet.com, and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.

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