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APUA: Power Outage Caused By Iguana
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): The power outage today (12th October 2024 ), was caused by an iguana coming into contact with the top of a breaker at the Cassada Gardens substation, resulting in a short circuit. This triggered the protection system to isolate the entire substation, impacting approximately 25% of the total load demand.…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Low-Pressure System In The Atlantic
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Central Tropical Atlantic (AL94):A well-defined area of low pressure located several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands is struggling to produce showers and thunderstorms. This system is currently embedded…
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Excessive Heat Warning For Antigua And Barbuda Extended
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 am Sunday 13 October 2024 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended Until Wednesday… 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 Wednesday.…
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Light 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua And Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-10-13 01:36 am (Local Time) 2024-10-13 05:36 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.1 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.35N | Longitude: 62.06W Depth: 14 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 35 km, NW Brades, Montserrat, 64 km, NNE Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 75 km, E *distance and direction to…
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Air Quality Returns To Moderate Levels For Antigua And Barbuda
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:00 am Saturday, 12 October 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) ConcentrationAir quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Later today until Wednesday. Synopsis: The air quality is forecast to fall to moderate levels due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with…
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NOTICE: ABDF To Conduct Field Training Exercise
The general public is asked to take note of the following public notice from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF).
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Navigating The Antigua And Barbuda Lightning Season: July To November
Dale C. S. Destin: As the summer months transition into the latter half of the year, Antigua and Barbuda enters its peak of the lightning season–September to October. The lightning season spans from July to November. While this period brings much-needed rain, it also ushers in the dangers linked with lightning. Understanding the risks and…
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NODS To Host Week Of Activities In Observance Of International Day For Disaster Risk Reduction
“Empowering the next generation for a resilient future” is the theme for this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction to be observed on Sunday and the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is re-doubling its efforts to reach the nation’s young people. A week of activities, with specific focus on the youth, will be…
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Met Office Introduces “I Watch” Image-Sharing Initiative
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) is happy to introduce “I Watch.” This is a new initiative by ABMS to engage and collaborate with the general public and our online community and fulfil our global mandate of “Early warning for all.” Simply use your cellphones to capture important…
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No Persistent Thermal Anomaly At La Soufriere
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: The low thermal anomaly first detected by the NASA FIRMS hot spot detection system on Sunday 6 October 2024, at the summit of La Soufrière volcano did not persist into Tuesday, 8 October 2024. This advisory was issued by the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) based at the University of the…
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Excessive Heat Warning Extended For Antigua And Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:45 pm Tuesday 09 October 2024 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended Until Saturday 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 Saturday.…
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