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National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Southwestern Caribbean Sea (AL95): Showers and thunderstorms have become better organized in association with a low pressure system located over the southwestern Caribbean Sea. Gradual development of this system is possible, and a tropical depression could form before the system moves inland over Nicaragua by early Tuesday. Regardless of development,…

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) is reporting that the hurricane warning issued for Barbuda has been discontinued. However, strong winds are expected to continue for a few more hours for the northernmost Leeward Islands. On the forecast track, the center of Tammy will move further away from the islands later today. Showers and…

National Hurricane Center (NHC) – The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Hurricane Warning for Antigua and discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch for the British Virgin Islands. Summary of Watches and Warnings in effect: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for… A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for… At 1100 PM AST…

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…