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Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS)<\/strong><\/p>

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A High Surf Warning goes into effect Wednesday 27th April 2022 for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas.<\/p>

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Timing: Wednesday morning until late Wednesday night for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, and Wednesday afternoon until late Wednesday night for Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are expected to reach the area and affect mainly northern and north-facing coastlines.<\/p>\n

The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is forecast to rise to high, with the potential for extensive impacts.<\/p>

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These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surfs and rip currents for affected coastlines.<\/p>\n

A high surf warning means that dangerous battering surfs of over 3 metres or over 10 feet will affect some coastlines in the warning area, producing hazardous conditions.<\/p>

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Seas (significant wave heights): 2 to 2.7 metres (7 to 9 feet), occasionally or locally reaching 3.5 metres (12 feet).<\/p>

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Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Swells: North at 1.8 to 2.4 metres (6 to 8 feet) and occasionally higher.<\/p>\n

Surfs (breaking swells): Over 3 metres (over 10 feet). These conditions will be very conducive for dangerous rip currents. Please note that surfs could be as much as twice the height of swells, depending on the bathymetry of the nearshore areas.<\/p>\n

Coastal flooding: High tides combined with onshore wind and swell actions will result in coastal flooding and beach erosion.<\/p>\n

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Potential Impacts: Loss of life\u2013strong currents that can carry even the strongest swimmers out to sea; injuries to beachgoers; beach erosion; sea water splashing onto low lying coastal roads; beach closures; disruptions to marine recreation and businesses; financial losses; damage to coral reefs; salt-water intrusion and disruptions to potable water from desalination.<\/p>\n

High surfs can knock spectators off exposed rocks and jetties. Breaking waves may occasionally impact harbours making navigating the harbour channel dangerous.<\/p>\n

Precautionary actions: No one should enter the waters of the main warning areas. All are also urged to stay away from rocky and or coastal structures along affected coastlines.<\/p>\n

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and near structures such as groins, jetties and piers.<\/p>\n

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If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don\u2019t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.<\/p>\n

Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening marine conditions.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to updates coming out of the Meteorological Office via antiguamet.com, twitter.com\/abmetservice and
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Also, stay tuned to other media platforms for updates.
\nForecaster: Dale Destin<\/p>\n

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