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BULLETIN
FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
2:48 PM ECT SAT, AUG 16, 2025

A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood-prone areas of Anguilla, St Kitts and Nevis valid until 6 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.

Outer rainbands associated with dangerous Hurricane Erin just north of the northeast Caribbean are influencing the weather situation over the Leeward and British Virgin Islands, causing periodic heavy showers.

Already, up to an inch has fallen in some places in the last 12 hours, and another inch or more is likely in the next 12 hours. Hence, minor flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas is expected.

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.

Forecaster: Bernell Simon