{"id":205563,"date":"2024-06-30T20:36:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T00:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=205563"},"modified":"2024-06-30T20:36:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T00:36:05","slug":"high-wind-advisory-goes-into-effect-tonight-for-antigua-barbuda-montserrat-st-kitts-and-nevis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/high-wind-advisory-goes-into-effect-tonight-for-antigua-barbuda-montserrat-st-kitts-and-nevis\/","title":{"rendered":"High Wind Advisory Goes into Effect Tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Urgent \u2013 Weather Message High Wind Advisory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services<\/strong> 4:30 pm Sunday, 30 June 2024<\/strong><\/p>

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\u2026High Wind Advisory Goes into Effect Tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Locations to be Affected:<\/strong>
Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains on the windward side of the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timing:<\/strong>
Midnight until Monday afternoon.<\/p>

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Synopsis:<\/strong>
Strong gusty winds are expected due to the tightening pressure gradient caused by the passage of Major Hurricane Beryl. <\/p>

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Although the direct wind threat level to life, livelihood, property, and infrastructure is minimal, these winds could make some outdoor activities uncomfortable or even dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gale-force wind gusts may affect your balance; it is advisable to avoid exposed elevated areas or precarious positions like cliff edges under the forecast conditions. High winds could also create dangerous falling or blowing objects.<\/p>

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A high wind advisory means strong sustained winds in the range of 40 to 48 km\/h (25 to 31 mph, 22 to 27 knots) with higher gusts imminent or occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wind:<\/strong>
East at 28 to 44 km\/h (15 to 24 knots; 17 to 28 mph) or near gale at times, with strong gale-force gusts to 68 km\/h (37 knots; 43 mph).<\/p>

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Potential Impacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n