{"id":253305,"date":"2025-10-10T06:45:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T10:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=253305"},"modified":"2025-10-10T06:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T10:45:46","slug":"heavy-rains-affect-antigua-and-barbuda-as-storm-jerry-moves-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/heavy-rains-affect-antigua-and-barbuda-as-storm-jerry-moves-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Rains Affect Antigua and Barbuda as Storm Jerry Moves Away"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Persistent downpours are soaking Antigua and Barbuda this morning, with unstable weather tied to Tropical Storm Jerry still hovering over the region.<\/p>

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Meteorologists report that Jerry has veered northwest and is moving away from the Leeward Islands. As a result, the tropical storm watch for Antigua and the warning for Barbuda have been lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the system\u2019s departure, trailing moisture continues to generate heavy showers and thunderstorms across both islands.<\/p>

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Rainfall totals between 19 and 50 millimeters (0.75 to 2 inches) are forecast, raising the potential for flash flooding in low-lying or flood-prone communities.<\/p>

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A flash flood advisory remains active until 8 a.m., and authorities are urging residents to exercise caution, avoid flooded roads, and stay alert for further weather updates.<\/p>\n

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