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Met Office: Locally Heavy Rainfall And Gusty Conditions Expected Across The Leewards
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): An area of disturbed weather (AL94) is forecast to move close to, or over the Leewards early tomorrow. This system is being closely monitored for signs of continued development, but regardless of development, this system could produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty conditions across the Leewards overnight and into…
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Tropical Disturbance To Bring Adverse Weather Conditions To The Northern Leeward Islands
East of the Leeward Islands (AL94):Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization in association with a small area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. However, the proximity of dry air near the system could limit additional development over the next couple of days. Environmental conditions are…
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WANTED: Iandre Williams Of Villa
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE: Iandre Williams of Villa is wanted by the police in connection with a shooting incident at Villa on Wednesday. He is believed to be still armed and therefore considered dangerous. The police are appealing to Williams to surrender himself immediately at any police station. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…
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NOTICE: DOE Encountering Unexpected Delays In The Air Conditioning And Hurricane Shutter Programme
Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment: The Department of Environment extends its sincere apologies for the unexpected delays in the ongoing Air Conditioning and Hurricane Shutter Programme. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to enhancing the resilience, safety, and comfort of public infrastructure and communities across Antigua and Barbuda, especially as we approach the peak…
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MISSING: Whitney Simpson Of Paynter’s
The family of 31-year-old Whitney Simpson of Paynter’s is seeking the assistance of the public in locating him. Whitney was last seen about two weeks ago in the Grays Farm area. He is tall, dark in complexion, and about six feet two inches in height. Anyone with information is asked to call the family at…
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Francine Strengthens To A Hurricane
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Francine was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 94.8 West. Francine is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h). A faster northeastward motion is expected tonight and Wednesday. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon or…
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Red Cross And His Majesty’s Prison Collaborate On Humanitarian Initiative
In what can be described as a pioneering humanitarian initiative and in keeping with its humanitarian imperative, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society concluded discussions with the Administration of His Majesty’s Prison which culminated with an agreed partnership towards improving the efficiency and operations of the prison and reduce recidivism. The President of the…
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APUA Urges Property Owners To Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts
APUA Electricity Business Unit Urges Property Owners to Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts ST. JOHN’S Antigua, September, 9th 2024 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Electricity Business Unit is committed to maintaining a reliable and safe power supply toall customers. Over the past few months, increased rainfall has accelerated the growth of vegetation, particularly…
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Tropical Storm Francine Forms In The Gulf Of Mexico
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Francine was located near latitude 24.1 North, longitude 96.0 West. Francine is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A continued north-northwest motion is expected through this evening followed by a turn to the northeast with some acceleration beginning Tuesday. On the…
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NOTICE: Hilda Davis Drive Traffic Flow Changes
State Media: In an effort to ease the traffic congestion on Hilda Davis Drive, the Traffic Commissioner has decided that the portion of road between Dickenson Bay Street and Rowan Henry Street will be made a one-way street travelling in a southerly direction ONLY leading to the Princess Margaret School, Mondays through Fridays between the…
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Tropical Cyclone Likely To Form And Be Of Concern For The Area
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE3:30 PM ECT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 08 2024 …Tropical cyclone likely to form and be of concern for the area…be aware… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of a tropical wave, which has been designated tropical disturbance al92. The system is likely to develop…
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Six To Strengthen Into A Hurricane
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the elongated disturbance was centered near latitude 21.6 North, longitude 94.6 West. The system is moving toward the northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h) and a slow northwestward motion followed by a turn more northward is expected over the next day or two. On the forecast track, the disturbance…
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