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Tropical Storm Imelda Becomes A Hurricane
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Imelda was located by an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 29.0 North, longitude 76.9 West. Imelda is moving toward the northeast near 7mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected through today, followed by…
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Red Cross Introduces Presidentβs First Responder Scholarship Program
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Do you have a passion for helping others? Interested in disaster or emergency response? Ready to gain a life-saving, life-changing skill while serving your community?οΈ The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) is proud to launch the Presidentβs First Responder Scholarship Program. A FULL TRAINING…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services3:00 pm Sunday 28 September 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until tomorrow Synopsis: The air quality is at moderate levels due to particulate matter…
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Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect For Antigua And Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent β Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service9:00 pm Sunday 28 September 2025 β¦Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Until Sundayβ¦ Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to a max of around 43 Β°C or…
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Depression Becomes Tropical Storm Imelda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Imelda was located by Air Force reconnaissance data near latitude 23.9 North, longitude 77.3 West. Imelda is moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h). A faster motion to the north is expected later…
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NOTICE: ABEMS Academy EMT-B Course Registration Open
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) Academy will be conducting a Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) course, from January 2026. Registration is now open! For further details and to sign up. Please contact the course coordinator at 562-2434. Registration ends Friday 24th October 2025.
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Humberto Quickly Strengthens To A Category 5 Hurricane
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Humberto was located near latitude 22.9 North, longitude 61.1 West. Humberto is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the northwest is anticipated on Sunday. Humberto is forecast to then turn…
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APUA: Power Restored To Five Island #2 Circuit
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Power has been restored to the affected areas. If you are still experiencing any interruptions, please contact our fault reporting hotline at 311. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely thank you for your patience. The affected areas include: Five Island #2 Circuit; Five Islands,…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect For Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts And The British Virgin Islands
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent β Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service8:00 am Saturday 27 September 2025 β¦High surf advisory for Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and the British Virgin Islandsβ¦ Locations to be affected: Particularly reefs and exposed northern and eastern facing coastlines with relatively shallow,gently to…
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Disturbance Becomes Tropical Depression And Expected To Strengthen
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine was located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 76.2 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A north-northwestward motion is expected to begin later today and continue through Monday.…
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APUA: Unplanned Power Outage On The Five Island # 2 Circuit
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform customers of an unplanned outage affecting customers serviced by the Five Island # 2 Circuit. We would like to reassure our customers that our technicians have been dispatched and are working diligently to resolve this issue and…
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APUA: Temporary Road Closure
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit advises that upgrade and installation works are progressing along Cedar Valley Main Road. On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the section between the Friars Hill Road junction and Old Popeshead Road corner will be closed to traffic between…
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