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Record-Breaking June Too Soon 2024
Dale C. S. Destin – Beryl just set a record! She became the first major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) to form east of the Caribbean in June, on record dating way back to 1851. She has also become the strongest June hurricane on record any place in the Atlantic Basic (including the Caribbean Seas and…
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Beryl Becomes A Potentially Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane In The Eastern Caribbean
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 64.9 West. Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph (35 km/h). Beryl is forecast to continue moving rapidly west-northwestward during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move…
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CDEMA, Regional And International Partners Ready To Assist Participating States Threatened By Hurricane Beryl
Bridgetown, Barbados, June 30th, 2024 – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Coordinating Unit and key partners stand ready to assist Participating States as the region braces for the first majorhurricane of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. During a Caribbean Development Partners Group (CDPG) meeting held today and involving over 166 partners fromlocal, regional…
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Air Quality Drops To Moderate levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:20 am Saturday 29 June 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Wednesday. Synopsis: The air quality remains moderate due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the twelfth surge in Saharan Dust…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 am Sunday 30 June 2024 …Small craft advisory in effect for Antigua and Barbuda and will go into effect for St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat, Anguilla and The British Virgin Islands from Monday morning. Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Atlantic…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service9:00 pm Sunday 30 June 2024 …High surf advisory will go into effect for Antigua and Barbuda Monday morning… …High surf advisory will go into effect for Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla Monday afternoon… …High surf advisory will go into effect for The British…
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High Wind Advisory In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts And Nevis
Urgent – Weather MessageHigh Wind AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:30 pm Sunday 30 June 2024 …High Wind Advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis… Locations to be affected: Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands. Timing: Midnight until Monday afternoon.…
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Tropical Depression Three Forms Over The Southwestern Gulf Of Mexico
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 94.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion should continue until it dissipates over eastern Mexico late Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55…
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UPDATE: Hurricane Beryl Continues To Strengthen As It Approaches The Windward Islands
Very dangerous major hurricane Beryl still strengthening as it approaches the Windward Islands. Life-threatening winds and storm surge expected there beginning early Monday morning. At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.7 North, longitude 54.9 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h).…
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Ministry Of Works To Prioritize Repairs To Community Roads And Drains
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet held intense discussions on the repair of community roads and drains. The recent rains have impacted many of the country’s roadways. In order to address the conditions, the Ministry of Works has agreed to focus on community roads that are most in need of repairs. Drains will also be constructed to…
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Beryl Is Now A Category One Hurricane And Forecast To Intensify Quickly
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.1 North, longitude 49.3 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 22 mph (35 km/h). A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected…
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