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National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Air force hurricane hunter aircraft observations indicate that the center of hurricane Tammy has made landfall on the island of Barbuda. The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 85 mph (140Km/h), and the minimum central pressure is estimated to be 990 mb(29.23 inches). Location…17.6n 61.8w About 35 mi…55 km…

The police are appealing to residents to stay indoors as a result of the pending hurricane Tammy, which is forecast to impact the islands. The police are further advising residents to take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their families and homes. Persons living in low-lying or flood-prone areas are asked to…

National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – Please be advised that based on the anticipated arrival of rainy conditions and the potential to intensify flooding, NODS is again making a plea for persons who live in low-lying areas and those vulnerable to flooding to move to higher ground. For those persons who are desirous of…

With the anticipated level of rainfall associated with Hurricane Tammy, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is advising all residents living in areas that flood and are known to flood to move to higher ground early. Some of these areas would have been greatly affected by the recent weather associated with Tropical Storm Philippe.…

MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY (MVO) – We would like to address recent rumours circulating about the Soufrière Hills Volcano, suggesting an increase in volcanic activity and the imminent risk of an eruption. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) would like to provide a clear and accurate perspective on the current situation. As the official source of information…

Message to the Nation of Antigua and Barbuda On the Imminent Passage of Hurricane Tammy by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne 20th October 2023 (Updated 4:00 pm Friday 20th October) – Distinguished citizens, residents. Once again, our nation is facing the prospect of severe weather conditions with Hurricane Tammy, the high is right on…

ST. JOHN’S Antigua, October, 20th 2023 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority would like to assure its customers of our readiness for Tropical Storm Tammy. The APUA Electricity Business Unit has been conducting frequent line maintenance and Utility Vegetation Management throughout the year. An adequate stock of restoration supplies are in storage in the event…

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is ensuring that everything is in place on the national and community level considering the pending weather associated with, now upgraded, Hurricane Tammy. Antigua and Barbuda along with several other islands is now under a hurricane warning. Tammy is expected to bring hurricane conditions to portions of the…

National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Tammy was located about 165 miles (265 km) east-southeast of Martinique. Tammy is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through this afternoon. A turn toward the northwest is anticipated…

National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Tammy was located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 58.4 West. Tammy is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through this afternoon. A turn toward the northwest is anticipated…