Urgent – Weather Message
Severe Weather Statement
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
5:10 pm Wednesday 08 May 2024
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Synopsis: No waterspouts were detected by radar or sighted by a credible source over the past 30 minutes. This means that the threat of waterspouts has subsided to little to none.
Stay tuned to updates from the Met Service via antiguamet.com, and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to other media platforms for updates.
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Urgent – Marine Weather Message
Special Marine Warning
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
3:30 PM Wednesday 08 May 2024
…Waterspout warning in effect northern waters of Antigua…
Locations to be affected: Offshore north of Antigua.
Timing: Until 4:30 pm today.
Synopsis: Unstable weather conditions have resulted in waterspouts, which have been observed
offshore of Hodges Bay.
The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is
moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A waterspout warning means that a
waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued for a
duration of 30 minutes.
Potential Impacts: Injury or death; overturned and or damaged boats.
Caution: If your spot one, exercise extreme caution and keep your distance or get out of the area.
Immediately head at a 90-degree angle from the waterspout. Never try to navigate through a
waterspout. Although waterspouts are usually weaker than tornadoes, they can still cause
significant damage to you and your boat.
Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening conditions. Stay tuned to updates
from the Met Service via antiguamet.com, and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice.
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