Residents and visitors on Montserrat are advised to secure loose, light outdoor items, which can be blown away, and caution should be taken when driving.

That’s According to a High Wind Caution Issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, 10:30 AM on Sunday, 06 March 2022.

Locations to be affected: Especially coastal waters, elevated terrains, exposed coastal areas and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands.Synopsis: Strong gusty winds, owing to expected further steepening of the pressure gradient. The direct wind threat level is minimal to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure. Notwithstanding, these winds could make some outdoor activities uncomfortable, if not outright dangerous. High winds could create dangerous fallen or blowing objects. A high wind advisory means strong 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-northeast at 28 to 44 km/h (15 to 24 knots; 17 to 28 mph), with strong gusts to around 68 km/h (37 knots; 42 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.

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Inexperienced Mariners and Fisher Folks on the island, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

According to a Small Craft Caution issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services late last night, fresh winds are expected to cause a combination of wind waves and wind swells to reach hazardous levels, mainly in open waters on the Atlantic sides of the island.

Timing: Sunday night until Monday

Synopsis: The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of mariners is forecast to rise to moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and or wind waves and or wind swells of 7 feet or greater are occurring or imminent.

Winds over open waters: East-northeast at 26 to 41 km/h (14 to 22 knots; 16 to 25 mph), with strong gusts to around 63 km/h (34 knots; 39 mph).

Seas (significant wave heights): 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 4 metres (13 feet). Wind waves and or wind swells: 1.5 to 2 metres or 5 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. The dominant wind wave period is 6 to 9 seconds.

Potential Impacts: Loss of life at sea; injuries to mariners; capsize or damage or loss of vessels and marine equipment; financial losses; disruption of fisheries and scarcity of fish products and disruption to marine transportation.

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According to a High Surf Caution issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services last night, a warning will likely be required for this weekend, and or early next week.

Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas.

Timing: Until Wednesday, 9th March 2022

Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are reaching the area and are affecting eastern coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is moderate, with the potential for significant impacts. These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surfs and rip currents for affected coastlines. A high surf advisory means that dangerous surfs of 2 to 3 metres or 6 to 10 feet will affect some coastlines in the advisory area, producing hazardous conditions.

Seas (significant wave heights): 1.8 to 3 metres (6 to 10 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 4 metres (13 feet), mainly over the weekend. Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds.

Swells: East at 1.5 to 2.4 metres (5 to 8 feet) and occasionally higher.

Surfs (breaking swells): Over 2 metres (over 6 feet). These conditions are conducive for dangerous rip currents. Please note that surfs could be as much as twice the height of swells, depending on the bathymetry of the nearshore areas.

Coastal flooding: High tides combined with onshore wind and swell actions could result in localized coastal flooding and beach erosion.

Potential Impacts: Loss of life–strong currents that can carry even the strongest swimmers out to sea; injuries to beachgoers; beach erosion; sea water splashing onto low lying coastal roads; beach closures; localized disruptions to marine recreation and businesses; financial losses; damage to coral reefs; saltwater intrusion and disruptions to potable water from desalination. High surfs can knock spectators off exposed rocks and jetties.

Precautionary: Beachgoers, especially to the mainly affected coastlines, should be extremely cautious; bathe only where lifeguards are present or the sheltered, less affected beaches, mainly to the west. Extreme caution is also required by those using the affected non-beach or rocky coastlines.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and near structures such as groins, jetties and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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And, A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Montserrat’s Eastern Coastlines, Due To Hazardous Conditions!

Below, the rest of Today’s Local Weather Forecast Montserrat – Saturday, 5 March 2022:

Synopsis: A moderate to fresh trade wind flow, generated by a strong Atlantic high Pressure system, will continue to transport shallow low level patches across the area which could lead to a moderate chance for shower activity over and around the islands at times during the next 24 hours.

Weather today: Partly cloudy skies at first with a 40 percent or moderate chance of brief passing morning showers, becoming mostly sunny thereafter.

Winds: East at 13 to 21 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph mainly over open waters and in elevated areas.

Seas: 5 to 7 feet with easterly swells of 1.5 metres or 5 feet.

Sunset today: 6:18 pm.Sunset today: 6:17 pm.

Temperatures: highs to reach 30°C or 86°F.

The weather is always changing! Stay Ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning in Montserrat, due to prolonged rain, rain showers in higher elevations and soil saturation.

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Disclaimer: The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is the national body responsible for coordinating the management of emergencies and disasters in Montserrat, and not an official Meteorological Agency. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources utilized by the DMCA and the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the agency responsible for aviation weather products and services for Montserrat.

And, A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Montserrat’s Eastern Coastlines due to swells reaching the area producing Hazardous Marine Conditions!

Below, the rest of Today’s Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat – Friday, 4th March 2022:

Synopsis: Some shallow pockets of moisture being transported across the region by the moderate to fresh tradewinds will maintain a moderate chance of showers across the islands today.

Weather today: Partly sunny with a 50 percent or moderate chance of showers.

Winds: East at 14 to 21 mph with gusts possibly peaking to near 35 mph.

Seas: 5 to 8 feet with swells peaking to 6 feet.

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.emperatures: highs to reach 27°C or 81°F.

The weather is always changing! Stay Ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning in Montserrat, due to prolonged rain, rain showers in higher elevations and soil saturation.

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After going for 18 days without a new coronavirus infection, Montserrat recorded an imported case of COVID-19 on Saturday February 26, 2022. The imported case is a vaccinated individual who was being tested as part of the Ministry of Health’s testing protocol for release from quarantine.

35 persons are in quarantine.

Residents are reminded not visit the home or place of occupancy of a person who is in quarantine or isolation. Individuals are still required to wear a face mask in public places.

Below, Montserrat’s Covid-19 Report as of Saturday, 26 February 2022:

Active Children and Adults, and people with Dust Allergies and Respiratory Illnesses, such as asthma are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion, wear masks when going outside and have their medications nearby at all times due to poor air quality.

The rest of Today’s Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat – Monday, 28 February 2022:

Synopsis: High pressure over the area will act to restrict shower activity. Additionally, an increase in Saharan dust across the area will result in the reduction of visibility as well as air quality.

Weather today: Partly sunny and slightly hazy with a 30 percent or a low chance of showers.

Winds: East with speeds ranging from 14 to 20 mph with possible gusts to 25 mph.

Seas: 5 to 7 feet consisting of easterly swells 5 to 6 feet.

The high surf advisory remains in effect mainly for the eastern facing coastal areas.

Sunset today: 6:16 pm.

Temperatures: highs to reach 29°C or 84°F.

The weather is always changing! Stay Ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning in Montserrat, due to prolonged rain, rain showers in higher elevations and soil saturation.

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And, A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Montserrat’s Eastern Coastlines due to hazardous conditions!

Below, the Complete Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat- Sunday, 27 February 2022:

Synopsis: Instability and moisture associated with a low-level trough could trigger shower activity across the area.

Weather today: Partly cloudy to cloudy with a 60 percent or a moderate chance of showers.Winds: East at 9 to 17 mph.

Seas: 4 to 6 feet with swells of 5 feet; therefore, a high surf advisory is in place.

Sunset today: 6:16 pm.

Temperatures: highs to reach 29°C or 84°F.

The weather is always changing! Stay Ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning in Montserrat, due to prolonged rain, rain showers in higher elevations and soil saturation.

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Activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains low.

The seismic network recorded two volcano tectonic earthquakes this week.SO2 flux measurements were taken by boat on 22 February and by helicopter on 23 February. The average flux values were 471 tonnes per day on the 22 February from 12 traverses and 364 tonnes per day on 23 February from 12 traverses.

Due to the large size of the lava dome, pyroclastic flows can occur at any time without warning on any side of the volcano, including Gages from where they can travel rapidly into Plymouth. Tracks across the Belham Valley can be destroyed or heavily modified by flash flooding or lahars, and caution should be exercised crossing the valley during and after rainfall.

The Hazard Level is 1. There is no public access to Zone V, including Plymouth. Maritime Zones E and W are daytime transit only between sunrise and sunset (boats may sail through the zone but must not stop). Anyone who ignores these restrictions is liable to be prosecuted.

Volcanic Activity Report: Graham Ryan, MVO Director

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Residents are being advised to be cautious and vigilant at beaches on the northern coastline (Marguerita Bay, Rendezvous Beach, Little Bay and Carrs Bay) due to Adverse Sea Conditions.

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the High Surf Caution today, Thursday, 24 February 2022.

Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed mainly eastern and northern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas.

Timing: Until Sunday for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, and until Saturday for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands.

Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are reaching the area and affecting mainly eastern and northern coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is moderate, with the potential for significant impacts. These swells are expected to cause life- threatening surfs and rip currents for affected coastlines. A high surf advisory means that dangerous surfs of 2 to 3 metres or 6 to 10 feet will affect some coastlines in the advisory area, producing hazardous conditions.

Seas (significant wave heights): 1.5 to 2.1 metres (5 to 7 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 2.7 metres (9 feet). Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds.

Swells: Northeast at 1.5 to 1.8 metres (5 to 6 feet) and occasionally higher.Surfs (breaking swells): Over 2 metres (over 6 feet). These conditions are conducive for dangerous rip currents. Please note that surfs could be as much as twice the height of swells, depending on the bathymetry of the nearshore areas.Coastal flooding: High tides combined with onshore wind and swell actions could result in localized coastal flooding and beach erosion.

Potential Impacts: Loss of life–strong currents that can carry even the strongest swimmers out to sea; injuries to beachgoers; beach erosion; sea water splashing onto low lying coastal roads; beach closures; localized disruptions to marine recreation and businesses; financial losses; damage to coral reefs; saltwater intrusion and disruptions to potable water from desalination. High surfs can knock spectators off exposed rocks and jetties.

Precautionary: Beachgoers, especially to the mainly affected coastlines, should be extremely cautious; bathe only where lifeguards are present or the sheltered, less affected beaches, mainly to the south and west. Extreme caution is also required by those using the affected non-beach or rocky coastlines.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and near structures such as groins, jetties and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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Disclaimer: The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is the national body responsible for coordinating the management of emergencies and disasters in Montserrat, and not an official Meteorological Agency. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources utilized by the DMCA and the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the agency responsible for aviation weather products and services for Montserrat.