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Tropical Wave of Interest to the Caribbean Moves Across the Atlantic
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity to the south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some gradual development of this system by the middle part of next week, and a…
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Tropical Storm Katia Forms in the Atlantic
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 800 AM CVT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Katia was located near latitude 22.7 North, longitude 29.4 West. Katia is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn to the northwest is expected today and this general motion with a decrease in forward speed…
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Draft Student Hair Policy Presented to Cabinet
CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Education presented a draft Student Hair Policy given the differences in practice that have been identified within several public schools. The policy signals that school rules should not discriminate against students based on the natural texture, length or natural colour of the students’ natural hair. This rule would not…
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SLBMC Outpatient Clinic Temporarily Restricts Hours of Operation
Starting next week, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre outpatient clinic will temporarily restrict operational hours. This is in an effort to carry out necessary upgrades to the facilities. The temporary hours of operation will be from 8am to 1pm from September 4th to 8th. Patients who are affected by this temporary restriction will be…
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Depression Becomes Tropical Storm Jose
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jose was located near latitude 28.8 North, longitude 52.2 West. Jose is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected to continue for the next day…
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Excessive Heat Watch in Effect as Heat Event Continues
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 pm Tuesday 29 August 2023 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda…Heat Watch in Effect 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday 30 August until Thursday 7 September… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 8:00 am…
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Burials to Begin Shortly at Tomlinson Site
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet made a decision to commence burials at Tomlinson’s immediately after the demarcated land has been fenced and the plans for graves and buildings are completed. The St. John’s Public Cemetery cannot accommodate burials, unless in the graves of family members; and, the public cemetery next to the Lady of the Valley…
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MISSING: Winston Charles of Liberta
Have you seen him or know of his whereabouts? Anyone with information is asked to contact Daniele at (268) 723-9393 or the nearest Police Station.
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Franklin Becomes First Major Hurricane of the Season
At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Franklin was located near latitude 28.1 North, longitude 71.1 West. Franklin is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). This northward to north-northeastward motion with a slightly faster forward speed is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center…
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Tropical Storm Idalia Forms in the Gulf Of Mexico
National Hurricane Centre (NHC) – Observations from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Tropical Depression Ten has strengthened into Tropical Storm Idalia. The maximum winds are estimated to be 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Idalia is forecast to become a hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and there is an increasing…
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RPFAB, ABDF, CBH and EMS Receive Praise from Cabinet
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet heaped praises on the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) and the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) for their presence during the Carnival street events, quickly intervening whenever a fracas occurred. Despite the reports of youth violence, there was virtually none during the Carnival celebrations, nor since…
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Franklin Becomes the Second Hurricane of the Season
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Franklin was located near latitude 23.9 North, longitude 68.2 West. Franklin is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest is expected on Sunday, followed by a northward motion into early next week. Data…
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