Tropical Disturbance Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Leeward Islands
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a tropical cyclone information statement alerting residents of the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands about a tropical disturbance expected to impact the region.
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Weather Overview
The tropical disturbance, was located approximately 720 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Moving west-northwest at a speed of around 12 mph, the system is projected to pass near or over the islands by Wednesday.
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Although the disturbance has the potential to strengthen, it is not expected to develop into a tropical storm or hurricane before reaching the northeast Caribbean.
Expected Impacts
The primary concern for residents is heavy rainfall, forecasted for Wednesday and extending into parts of Thursday.
Accumulations are expected to be minimal, ranging from 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches), but there could still be minor flooding in some areas. Despite the risk of heavy rains, the overall threat level from wind and sea conditions remains low, and no significant hazards are anticipated.
Recommendations for Residents
Forecaster Dale Destin emphasized that there are currently no alerts, watches, or warnings in effect.
However, residents are advised to stay informed and ensure their hurricane season preparations are in place.
The meteorological service continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as needed.
“While the risk from this disturbance is low, it is always wise to be prepared and stay informed,” Destin said. “We encourage everyone to monitor the updates and take any necessary precautions.”
Next Update
The next update from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is scheduled for 8:00 AM today, unless conditions necessitate an earlier advisory.
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