Small Craft Advisory Issued for Antigua and Barbuda as Hazardous Sea Conditions Loom

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Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service : URGENT MARINE WEATHER ALERT

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT

Issued: 8:45 PM | Sunday, May 11, 2025

From the Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services

Hazardous Marine Conditions Expected!

This advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands due to strong winds and dangerous seas.

Areas Affected:

Mainly open waters on the northern and eastern sides of the islands, up to 20 nautical miles out.

Timing:

Antigua & Barbuda – Until Wednesday morning

Anguilla – Monday morning to Monday night

BVI – Mid-morning to Monday night

Conditions:

Winds: 14–20 knots (up to 28 mph), with gusts up to 24 knots

Seas: 6 to 11 feet (1.8 to 3.4 metres)

Wind-wave period: 6–9 seconds

Potential Impacts Include:

• Loss of life at sea

• Injuries to mariners

• Capsizing or damage to vessels

• Disruption to fishing & marine transport

• Financial losses for coastal businesses

SAFETY NOTICE:

Inexperienced mariners and small craft operators should avoid going out to sea. Conditions are dangerous and can worsen rapidly.

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