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NOTICE: All Public Schools Closed In Antigua And Barbuda

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 STATE MEDIA: The Education Ministry has taken the decision to close all public institutions of learning in 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐚 on Friday, October 10, 2025 due to a Flash Flood Warning which remains in effect. Private institutions are encouraged to do likewise
Tropical Storm Warning And Watches Discontinued

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and Anguilla, as well as the Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Montserrat. The meteorological service of the Netherlands has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch for Saba and St.…
Flash Flood Watch Upgraded To A Warning

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Through today, 4 to 6 inches of rain are expected acrossthe island of Barbuda. Elsewhere across the Leeward and VirginIslands, 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected. This rainfall brings a risk of flash flooding, especially in urban areas and in steep terrain. For portions…
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Antigua

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES12:52 AM ECT FRI, OCT 10, 2025 A flash flood watch is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Antigua valid until 12 midday today. A flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible but not…
Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For Antigua

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES12:40 AM ECT FRI, OCT 10, 2025 A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, valid until 12 mid-day today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains…
Subtropical Storm Karen Forms In The North Atlantic

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 44.5 North, longitude 33.0 West. The storm is moving toward the northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This motion with some gradual acceleration is forecast over the next day or…
NODS: Shelters Opened Due To The Impending Passage Of Tropical Storm Jerry

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Jerry, the National Office of Disaster Services has opened several shelters across Antigua and Barbuda. The shelters were opened this evening, Thursday, October 9, 2025, as a precaution to assist anyone who might require them. List of shelters:…
ADVISORY: Temporary Closure Of Airport Aerodromes Due To Tropical Storm Jerry

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) wishes to inform the public that, effective 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 both the VC Bird International Airport and the Barbuda International Airport aerodromes were closed due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Jerry. Following guidance…
High Surf Advisory In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Kitts And Nevis

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service4:15 pm Wednesday 08 October 2025 Locations to be affected: Particularly reefs and exposed northern, eastern and southern-facing coastlines withrelatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Thursday afternoon until Friday afternoon for Antigua…
NOTICE: Schools To Be Closed In Barbuda, But Will Remain Open In Antigua

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 STATE MEDIA: The Education Ministry has taken the decision to close the two public schools in 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐚 on Friday, October 10, 2025 as a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the sister island. The decision comes amid the forecast showing a higher chance of storm-force…
High Surf Warning In Effect For The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts And Nevis

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:25 pm Wednesday 08 October 2025 Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern, eastern and southern-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Thursday afternoon until Friday pre-dawn for…
APUA Activates Disaster Preparedness Plan

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – October 8, 2025 APUA Chief Executive Officer, John Bradshaw, convened the Executive Team to review the Authority’s storm readiness measures. Business Units have secured hurricane preparedness supplies and are ready to maintain continuity of service and ensure rapid restoration after any storm…