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Very hazardous marine conditions are affecting the region due to rising long-period north-northwest swells.
Timing:
β’ BVI: Monday evening β Wednesday afternoon
β’ Anguilla: Monday night β Wednesday dawn
β’ Barbuda: Tuesday dawn β Wednesday dawn
Expected Conditions:
β’ Surfs: Over 3.1 m (10+ ft)
β’ Seas: 2.1β3.4 m (7β11 ft), locally near 4.0 m (13 ft)
β’ Swell period: 10β14 seconds
Breaking waves may be twice the swell height near shore.
Major Impacts Possible:
β’ Life-threatening rip currents
β’ Coastal flooding & beach erosion
β’ Beach closures
β’ Dangerous harbour navigation
β’ Damage to reefs & coastal infrastructure
β’ Disruptions to marine activities & desalination systems
Safety Actions:
β’ Do NOT enter the waters of affected coastlines
β’ Avoid rocky shores, jetties & coastal structures
β’ Safer bathing mainly along southern & eastern coasts, where lifeguards are present
β’ Extreme caution still required even in sheltered areas
Continue to monitor updates from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service via antiguamet.com, @abmetservice, ABS Radio & TV.
Forecaster: Letitia Humphreys
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