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Excessive Heat Watch Upgraded To A Warning
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:30 am Saturday 14 September 2024 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Until Friday… 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 Friday. Synopsis:…
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Final Updated 2024 Rainfall Prediction For Antigua: Above Normal Rainfall Expected
Dale C. S. Destin: Antigua is set to experience a notably wetter-than-normal year, according to the latest forecast from 268Weather. This year is on track to potentially be one of the wettest on record, with the year-to-date rainfall already ranking among the top ten rainiest periods in history. Forecast Details Antigua is most likely to…
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Tropical Storm Gordon Forms In The Eastern Atlantic
National Hurricane Center (NHC): The center of Tropical Storm Gordon is about 990 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands (near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 38.6 West). Gordon is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and the storm is expected to move more to the west this weekend and Monday. Maximum sustained…
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Excessive Heat Watch Remains In Effect
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:55 am Thursday 12 September 2024 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda…Excessive Heat Watch in Effect… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm until Wednesday. Synopsis: Light winds and relatively high…
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Royal Police Force Engages Public In Crime-Fighting Initiatives
POLICE COMMUNITY DAY Members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda took to the streets on Wednesday 11th September, 2024 to engage members of the public as part of their crime-fighting initiative. The event was led by Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, who spearheaded the effort with his senior officers distributing crime prevention…
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ABEMS Personnel Attending EMS World 2024
The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) is being represented at the EMS World 2024 conference in the USA. The conference taking place from September 9th to 13th, 2024 is an annual event which brings together emergency medical professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, enhance skills, and stay updated on the latest…
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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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