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NODS Urges Caution Amid Ongoing Rainfall From Tropical Storm Jerry
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) advises all residents to exercise heightened caution due to persistent rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Jerry. Several areas across the island are experiencing flooding, with particular concern for Sir Sydney Walling Highway, Bathlodge area, Friars Hill Road, Folleys, Pigotts…
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APUA: Update On Water Production Facilities
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Friday 10 October, 2025: Some of our water production facilities are currently offline due to loss of power. Priority will be given to restoring electricity at our Reverse Osmosis plants once restoration work begins. Following the restoration of power, our technicians will conduct thorough safety checks…
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Safety First: APUA Standing By To Carry Out Repairs
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Ongoing weather conditions have caused some power outages in parts of the island. Our teams are on standby and will be dispatched to carry out repairs as soon as it is safe to do so. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
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NOTICE: All Public Schools Closed In Antigua And Barbuda
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 STATE MEDIA: The Education Ministry has taken the decision to close all public institutions of learning in ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐๐ on Friday, October 10, 2025 due to a Flash Flood Warning which remains in effect. Private institutions are encouraged to do likewise
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Tropical Storm Warning And Watches Discontinued
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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.…
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Flash Flood Watch Upgraded To A Warning
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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…
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Antigua
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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…
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Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For Antigua
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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…
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Subtropical Storm Karen Forms In The North Atlantic
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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…
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NODS: Shelters Opened Due To The Impending Passage Of Tropical Storm Jerry
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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:…
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ADVISORY: Temporary Closure Of Airport Aerodromes Due To Tropical Storm Jerry
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: 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…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Kitts And Nevis
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent โ 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…
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