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High Surf Advisory In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla And The BVI
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service9:50 pm Thursday 03 October 2024 …High surf advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Until Sunday. Synopsis:…
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Kirk Intensifies To A Category 4 Hurricane
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 49.4 West. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the north and northeast at a faster forward speed is anticipated over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are now near 130…
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Cabinet Finalizes Plans For The Removal Of Derelict Properties Within Communities
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet finalized its plans for the approach it will take in the removal of derelict houses/properties in communities across St. John’s. On many streets, there are abandoned houses and other buildings that have been left to rot with unwanted vegetation growing in the yards and along the properties’ perimeters, giving the neighbourhood…
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Met Office Now Delivering Weather Broadcasts In Spanish
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) is proud to announce its first-ever [experimental] weather broadcasts in Spanish, a significant step towards ensuring inclusive communication for the Spanish-speaking community. This initiative is aligned with the global mandate of “Early Warning for All,” which highlights the importance of timely and…
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Daily Doctor Available At Villa Polyclinic During The Week
The Ministry of Health remains committed to improving access to quality healthcare for all citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda. In line with this commitment, we are pleased to inform the public that a physician is now available for consultation and treatment at the Villa Polyclinic. This initiative aims to expand the range of…
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Tropical Storm Leslie Forms Over The Tropical Eastern Atlantic
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.4 North, longitude 30.1 West. Leslie is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h). A continued slow westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph…
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Keys For The New International Airport On Barbuda Handed Over To ABAA
V.C. Bird International Airport: All systems are go, and we are cleared for takeoff. The new international airport on Barbuda is now in the hands of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority. The keys were handed over by the Managing Director of PLH, the developer, Justin Wilshaw to the Operations Manager of the Authority, Rex…
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Tropical Depression Thirteen Forms In The Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic
At 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 29.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a general westward motion is expected for the next day or so, followed by a turn more west-northwestward by the weekend.…
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Excessive Heat Warning For Antigua And Barbuda Extended
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:25 am Wednesday 02 October 2024 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended Until Tuesday Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 41 °C or 106 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Tuesday.…
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SIRF Fund Announces Arrival Of Polycarbonate Hurricane Shutters For Distribution
The Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund is pleased to announce the successful arrival of polycarbonate hurricane shutter sheets under the Climate Change Technologies and Just Transition of the Workforce (JTWF) Programme. This milestone marks significant progress in the implementation of climate-resilient technologies aimed at bolstering the preparedness of communities across Antigua and Barbuda. In…
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Weather Officials Continue To Monitor Two Developing Low-Pressure Systems
For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Environmental conditions could support some gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form towards the end of the week or over the weekend as the broader disturbance moves fully into the Gulf of Mexico. Interests along the U.S. Gulf Coast should…
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Kirk Strengthens To A Hurricane
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 40.1 West. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and a general west-northwestward to northwest motion is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120…
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