High wind advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua and Barbuda

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Urgent – Weather Message
High Wind Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
9:50 pm Tuesday 11 February 2025

…High wind advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua and Barbuda…

Locations to be affected: Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands.

Timing: Midnight Tuesday until Friday Night.

Synopsis: Strong gusty winds, due to tightening pressure gradient, are forecast. The risk to life and property is low but be aware of potential for gale/storm-force wind gusts and keep across the latest forecasts. These winds could make some outdoor activities uncomfortable, if not outright dangerous. Gale-force wind gusts can affect your balance; it’s advisable to avoid exposed elevated areas or getting too close to precarious positions like cliff edges, given the forecast conditions. High winds could create dangerous falling or blowing objects. 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.

Wind: East at 28 to 44 km/h (17 to 26 knots; 20 to 30 mph) or near gale at times, with strong gale-force gusts to 68 km/h (37 knots; 43 mph).

Potential impacts: Includes injuries; very hazardous seas; soil erosion; localized disruptions of some businesses; disruptions to outdoor and sporting activities; disruptions of transportation (air and especially sea); vehicular accidents and financial losses.

Caution: Residents should secure loose, light outdoor items, which can be blown away, and caution should be taken when driving. Further, avoid exposed elevated places.

Stay tuned to updates from the Meteorological Service via the Common Alert Protocol (CAP), antiguamet.com, X (Twitter), Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.

Forecaster: Dale Destin

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