{"id":214046,"date":"2024-10-16T10:34:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=214046"},"modified":"2024-10-16T10:34:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:34:26","slug":"met-office-tropical-depression-could-develop-into-a-tropical-cyclone-and-pass-over-or-near-the-area-on-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/met-office-tropical-depression-could-develop-into-a-tropical-cyclone-and-pass-over-or-near-the-area-on-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Met Office: Tropical Depression could develop into a tropical cyclone and pass over or near the area on Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1329017071\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2026Tropical Depression Could Form and Pass Over or Near the Area\u2026<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2114849498\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:245\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0979.jpg 245w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:838\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0979.jpg 838w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:939\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0979.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1047\" height=\"1280\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of Tropical Disturbance AL94. <\/p><div id=\"antig-1051445373\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The system could develop into a tropical cyclone and pass over or near the area on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tropical Disturbance AL94 will possibly become a tropical cyclone in the next seven days. However, most models surveyed forecast the center to pass north of the islands. <\/p><div id=\"antig-2445278334\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the latest information, the risk to life and property in the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands from this system is low. However, be aware and be prepared for the rest of the hurricane season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 8 PM ECT (0000 UTC), Tropical Disturbance AL94 was centered about 1,108 miles east of the Leeward Islands. <\/p><div id=\"antig-351151773\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_1115\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The system is moving west at about 17 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast, and there is a 30 percent chance of AL94 becoming a tropical depression in 48 hours and a 60 percent chance of it becoming a tropical depression in seven days.<\/p><div id=\"antig-746870088\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that there are no tropical cyclone alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for the area; thus, there are no hazards projected from this system at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents should continue to monitor, be aware, and remain prepared for the hurricane season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next update will be around 2 PM tomorrow, or sooner if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forecaster Dale Destin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/CRnHw04ajdaBHAPFqHL4Jn\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/CRnHw04ajdaBHAPFqHL4Jn\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NCH: Central Tropical Atlantic (AL94):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A broad area of low pressure located over the central tropical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>system is forecast to move generally westward to west-northwestward,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for gradual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>development during the latter part of this week. A tropical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>depression could form as the system moves near the Leeward and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virgin Islands late this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Formation chance through 48 hours&#8230;low&#8230;30 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Formation chance through 7 days&#8230;medium&#8230;40 percent.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-1727013108\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tropical Cyclone Information StatementAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service9:00 PM ECT Tuesday, October 15, 2024 CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP \u2026Tropical Depression Could Form and Pass Over or Near the Area\u2026 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of Tropical Disturbance AL94. 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