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High Surf Warning Issued for Antigua and Barbuda and Northern Leewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a High Surf Warning<\/strong> for several islands in the northern Leeward chain as hazardous marine conditions are expected to develop on Thursday.<\/p>

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Forecaster Letitia Humphreys<\/strong> said the warning affects Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seas are forecast to build to over 10 feet (3 meters)<\/strong>, with dangerous rip currents, coastal flooding, and beach erosion<\/strong> likely. Conditions are expected to peak from Thursday afternoon through early Friday<\/strong>, depending on location.<\/p>

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Residents and visitors are urged to avoid swimming on exposed northern and eastern coasts<\/strong>, stay clear of rocks and jetties, and use only sheltered beaches with lifeguards.<\/p>

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Updates are available at antiguamet.com<\/strong> and through the Met Service\u2019s official social media channels.<\/p>\n

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