Urgent Marine Weather Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service.
Time: 2:00 PM, Monday, February 24, 2025
Location: Antigua & Barbuda – Affected areas include reefs and exposed northern coastlines.
Advisory Duration: Until tonight
What You Need to Know:
Moderate long-period swells have created hazardous conditions along the northern coasts.
Dangerous surf heights of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) are expected, with potential life-threatening rip currents.
Potential Impacts:
Risk of loss of life and injuries due to strong currents.
Beach erosion and localized coastal flooding.
Disruption to marine recreation and local businesses.
Precautionary Measures:
Remain cautious on affected coastlines; only swim where lifeguards are present or in sheltered southern beaches.
If caught in a rip current, float calmly and swim parallel to the shore. Seek help if necessary.
For your safety, continue to monitor updates from the Meteorological Office at antiguamet.com and follow @abmetservice on social media.
Stay safe, everyone!
Forecaster: Letitia Humphreys
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Stay safe everyone! High surf conditions can be dangerous, so it’s important to heed the advisory.
The high surf advisory is a reminder to respect the ocean.
Better safe than sorry—stay away from the shoreline!
Thanks to the Meteorological Service for the heads-up.
I hope the conditions pass without incident.
I hope people are staying informed and avoiding risky areas.
A good reminder to stay alert and watch out for any sudden changes in conditions. Everyone stay safe!