Seas, moderate waves measuring up to 7.4 feet or 2.3 metres.
Winds are fresh to near gale, easterly, ranging from 19 to 30 knots!
Remember, Think about boat safety and plan your trip before you go. Knowledge and planning reduce the risks and increase the fun. Always tell someone where you’ll be going, when you expect to be back, and what your boat looks like. Keep in mind that there might not be cell phone coverage where you are heading!
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is advising Beachgoers to be extremely cautious and 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.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions, mainly open waters on the Atlantic or eastern sides of the island. The worst conditions are likely to be Tuesday and, or Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and, a small craft advisory remains in effect mainly for the open waters on the Atlantic side of the island.
Remember, the weather is subject to change at a moment’s notice – Stay ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning if there’s prolonged rain, rain showers in the higher elevations and the soil already saturated!
Seas, moderate waves measuring up to 6.5 feet or 2 metres.
Winds are fresh to strong, easterly, ranging from 18 to 27 knots!
Remember, Think about boat safety and plan your trip before you go. Knowledge and planning reduce the risks and increase the fun. Always tell someone where you’ll be going, when you expect to be back, and what your boat looks like. Keep in mind that there might not be cell phone coverage where you are heading!
The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is keeping a close watch on a potential adjustment to the start date of the Atlantic hurricane season by forecasters due to a surge in May storms in 2020.
The new proposal would move the official start date of the Atlantic Basin’s Hurricane Season from June 1st to May 15th, which would be around two weeks earlier than the current start date of June 1st.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the new changes will not happen in time for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. However, the NHC will start issuing tropical weather outlooks on May 15 this year, a change from past seasons when those waited until June 1.
It is not unusual for storms to develop before the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season or after, as this has happened in the past years and is likely to occur in the future.
The DMCA is reassuring residents that the potential changes do not affect the DMCA’s mode of hurricane preparation which began in late last year. These include reviewing the annual National Hurricane Plans and Hurricane Preparedness Guides, Emergency Shelter Inspection and the proposed development of a DMCA App amongst other emergency preparedness and educational outreach activities.
The DMCA is aware that June 1st is the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, but, we are encouraging residents to begin to assess their risks now, review their emergency family plans and be prepared, as we have seen pre-season storms developing in March as fas back as 1908.
According to forecasters, after a record 30 named storms in 2020, this year’s Hurricane season could once again be active. This as a La Niña weather pattern, coupled with myriad other atmospheric factors, could load the dice toward another challenging season.
Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers on the Emerald Isle today.
Remember, the weather is subject to change at a moment’s notice – Stay ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning if there’s prolonged rain, rain showers in the higher elevations and the soil already saturated!
Another absolutely gorgeous day on the rock; partly sunny skies with a slight chance of passing showers.
Remember, the weather is subject to change at a moment’s notice – Stay ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning if there’s prolonged rain, rain showers in the higher elevations and the soil already saturated!
Winds are moderate to strong, easterly and northeasterly, ranging from 15 to 24 knots!
Remember, Think about boat safety and plan your trip before you go. Knowledge and planning reduce the risks and increase the fun. Always tell someone where you’ll be going, when you expect to be back, and what your boat looks like. Keep in mind that there might not be cell phone coverage where you are heading!
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is advising beachgoers to be extremely cautious and bathe only where lifeguards are present.
Remember, 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.
Photo Courtesy: Discover Montserrat.
