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Slow Development for Tropical Disturbance in the Eastern Atlantic
In the Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL94), a broad area of low pressure located several hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce some disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions could support some slow development of this system over the next several days while it moves generally westward across the eastern and central…
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Tropical Storm Sean Forms But Not Likely to Strengthen
National Hurricane center (NHC) – At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sean was located near latitude 10.3 North, longitude 33.1 West. Sean is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A west-northwestward to northwestward motion is forecast during the next few days. Satellite intensity estimates indicate that the…
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Tropical Storm Philippe’s Unprecedented Rainfall and Unexpected Journey
Dale C. S. Destin – On the night of October 2/3, 2023, residents of Antigua experienced a weather event that would be etched into their memories for years to come. Tropical Storm Philippe, an unassuming name for a meteorological force, unleashed a deluge of rain upon the island, shattering records and bringing with it a…
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Excessive Heat Watch Upgraded to a Warning
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:30 am Tuesday 10 October 2023 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until Next Tuesday… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Max of around 50 °C or 122 °FLocation: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until…
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World Mental Health Day 2023
Ministry of Health & The Environment, Antigua and Barbuda – Every year on October 10th, the world comes together to observe World Mental Health Day. This day serves as a reminder that mental health is not a privilege but a fundamental human right that must be protected and promoted for all. In 2023, the theme…
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:05 pm Sunday 08 October 2023 …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northeast coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday…
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Cabinet Applauds the National Response to Tropical Storm Philippe
CABINET NOTES – In its review of the harm and damage caused by tropical storm Philippe, the Cabinet applauds the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), and the Antigua Public Utility Authorities (APUA), especially its Department of Electricity, its linesmen and those other APUA staff who ventured out into the rain and wind to repair…
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Weather Forecasters Continue to Monitor Tropical Disturbance for Development
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL92); A low-latitude tropical wave located several hundred miles to the south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this…
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Thirty Six Participants Successfully Complete USAR Training
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) – On Friday 6th October, 2023 the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), in collaboration with the CDEMA – Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency and the World Hope International (WHI), hosted a closing ceremony for 36 members of the Defence Force and Protective Services, who participated in…
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Tropical Storm Philippe Replenishes Natural Water Catchments
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet held discussions about the effects of Tropical Storm Phillipe on Antigua and Barbuda. First, it dumped more than 8 inches of rain in Antigua and caused many dams and reservoirs to fill up. Potworks Dam, capable of holding 1.2 billion gallons of water, is about one-third (1/3) full; with daily…
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Excessive Heat Watch in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:00 pm Friday 06 October 2023 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda…Heat Watch in Effect 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until Next Friday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until next…
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MoH and PAHO Host Three-Day Incident Command System Workshop
The Ministry of Health (MoH)in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) hosted a three-day Incident Command System workshop at the Medical Benefits Scheme Conference room from 4th to 6th October 2023. Peter Bergess representing the Pan American Health Organization was the Instructor of the course which is a management tool for coordinating incidents…
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