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Tropical cyclone information statement Antigua and Barbuda meteorological services 3:45 pm ect fri June 24 2022<\/p>

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This is for the leeward islands and the British Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

The Antigua and Barbuda meteorological services is following the progress of tropical disturbance al94.<\/p>

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The system is likely to be in the vicinity of the windward islands Tuesday\/Wednesday, at which time it is forecast to be a storm with the potential to be a hurricane.<\/p>

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At this time, even at the reasonable worst-case, the likely tropical cyclone poses little to no threat to Antigua and Barbuda, the rest of the leeward islands and the British Virgin islands.<\/p>\n

No immediate preparations are needed; however, you should be prepared for the hurricane season.<\/p>

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At 2 pm ect, tropical disturbance al94, was located about 2160 miles east-southeast of the leeward islands moving west at 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

Maximum sustained winds are near 25 mph with higher gusts.<\/p>

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There is a 20 percent chance of formation into a tropical cyclone in 48 hours and a 60 percent chance of formation in 5 days. It could become a tropical depression during the early part of next week.<\/p>

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On its forecast track, the probable tropical cyclone is forecast to arrive in the windward islands around the middle of next week. At which time it could be a tropical storm or hurricane.<\/p>\n

There is still a lot of uncertainty and a lot of time for unexpected changes to take place, including the system tracking more towards the northeast Caribbean and raising the threat level.<\/p>\n

Please note that no tropical cyclone alerts, watches or warnings are in effect at this time and none is anticipated based on the forecast track of the system.<\/p>\n

Residents should monitor this developing system and be prepared for the hurricane season.<\/p>\n

An update will be given around 9 am tomorrow Saturday or sooner if required.<\/p>\n

Forecaster Dale Destin<\/p>\n

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