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Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For Antigua And Barbuda
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:10 AM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 Antigua A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 2 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low…
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ABDF Contingent Participates In Tradewinds Exercise In Barbados
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) deployed a contingent of fifteen soldiers to participate in the Tradewinds Exercise in Barbados from 3 – 17 May 2024. This exercise will allow for joint militaries to be prepared to conduct joint operations, rehearsed through simulated exercises aimed at Cricket World Cup…
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NODS: No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage Following 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – There were no reports of injuries or damage from this morning’s (Wednesday 8th May 2024) 5.4 magnitude earthquake. The quake which took place at 10:43 was reportedly felt throughout the island and other nearby territories such as St. Kitts/Nevis, Montserrat, St Martin and Dominica. According to the UWI…
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Severe Weather Statement: Waterspout Warning Expired
Urgent – Weather MessageSevere Weather StatementAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services5:10 pm Wednesday 08 May 2024 …Waterspout warning expired… Synopsis: No waterspouts were detected by radar or sighted by a credible source over the past 30 minutes. This means that the threat of waterspouts has subsided to little to none. Stay tuned to updates from the…
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MET Office Issues Waterspout Warning
A Waterspout warning is in effect for the northern coastal waters of Antigua until 4:30 pm today The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A waterspout warning means that a waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Rocks Antigua
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-05-08 10:43 am (Local Time) 2024-05-08 14:43 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.85N | Longitude: 61.55W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 44 km, SE Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 66 km, N Brades, Montserrat, 73 km, E *distance and direction to epicenter If you…
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Police Investigate Death Of Elderly Man
STRATCOM – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 76-year-old Rupert Thomas of Cassada Gardens. It was reported that around 4:25 pm on Monday, 6 May, 2024 the deceased and his family were at Long Bay bathing, when he was spotted struggling in the water against the waves. Other sea bathers who saw…
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32 People Receive Treatment After Three-Vehicle Crash
Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) – Thirty students and two adults are receiving treatment after a three-vehicle crash along Sir Sydney Walling Highway Tuesday afternoon. Police say 26 students were in a school bus traveling west to east when the incident happened. The bus driver was reportedly attempting to pass a vehicle that stopped…
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NODS Urges Vigilance As Flash Flood Warning Remains In Effect
Flash Flood Warning In Effect Until 5:30 p.m. National Office Of Disaster Services (NODS) – A flash flood warning is now in effect for flood prone areas of Antigua until 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday). This means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or could take place. According to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office,…
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Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Flood-Prone Areas Of Antigua
Flash flood warning in effect for flood prone areas of Antigua until 5:30 pm A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. A trough over the leeward and british virgin islands is causing periodic moderate to heavy showers.…
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Police Investigating Suspected Drowning At Long Bay
Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) – Police are probing a suspected drowning at Long Bay which claimed the life of 76 year old Rupert Thomas of Clare Hall. He reportedly went to the beach with his family and got into difficulties while in the water. He was pulled unresponsive from the water and later pronounced…
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Ambulance Being Repaired Stolen From Garage
Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) – Police are questioning a man who is reported to have driven away an ambulance from a garage over the weekend. The vehicle was being repaired at the garage off All Saints Road when it was stolen from the location by the man. The vehicle was recovered by the…
