Yellow Hill, June 23, 2022 – The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA is monitoring a Tropical Wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

The National Hurricane Center, NHC states that gradual development of this system is expected by early next week as the disturbance moves westward at around 15 mph over the tropical Atlantic.

The system has a 0% chance of formation in the next two days and 20% in the next five days.

The DMCA is encouraging residents to review their hurricane plans and complete their hurricane preparations now.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA will continue to monitor the Tropical Atlantic for any development with tropical disturbance 1 and provide regular updates as information is released from the NHC.

Yellow Hill, June 23, 2022 – The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA is monitoring a Tropical Wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

The National Hurricane Center, NHC states that gradual development of this system is expected by early next week as the disturbance moves westward at around 15 mph over the tropical Atlantic.

The system has a 0% chance of formation in the next two days and 20% in the next five days.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA will continue to monitor the Tropical Atlantic for any development with tropical disturbance 1 and provide regular updates as information is released from the NHC.

Montserrat’s state of readiness for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season was the focus of a half-day conference today.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) held its annual Hurricane Conference and Expo on Friday, June 17, 2022, under the theme “Be prepared, stay prepared, it only takes one”.

The aim of the conference was to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation on Montserrat to save lives, reduce damage to homes, communities, and infrastructure and recover more quickly if a tropical storm or hurricane should impact the island.

The event brought together a broad cross-section of stakeholders from both the private and public sectors to provide an update on their organization’s level of readiness for the Hurricane Season.

The event also serves as a national forum to exchange ideas and generate solutions for any possible hurricane-related challenges Montserrat may face to improve the island’s resilience to storms or hurricanes.

Several presentations were made at the conference including the Disaster Management Coordination Agency Hurricane readiness and the Outlook and Forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and various stakeholders provided updates on Montserrat’s infrastructure, food and fuel stock.

The expo showcased communication equipment, first aid and emergency survival kits used in emergency situations. 

In response to the continuous concentration of Saharan Dust in the air, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services extended its current air quality advisory through Saturday.

It states that the threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited health impacts.

Therefore, active children and adults, and, people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising residents who are unusually sensitive to dust particles to remain extra vigilant due to moderate concentrations of Saharan dust in the atmosphere! Residents with respiratory issues such as asthma should keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.

The DMCA is further advising residents to limit dust entering their system as best as possible by using masks and protective eyewear. Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate

Location: Montserrat

Timing: Until Saturday

Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a fresh surge in the Saharan Dust.

Air quality index: 50 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Continue to monitor DMCA Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media sites and our website http://dmca.gov.ms for daily weather updates, public advisories and warnings and information on the wide range of natural and man-made hazards that have the potential to impact Montserrat.

In response to the continuous concentration of Saharan Dust in the air, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services extended its current air quality advisory through Tuesday.

It states that the threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited health impacts.

Therefore, active children and adults, and, people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising residents who are unusually sensitive to dust particles to remain extra vigilant due to moderate concentrations of Saharan dust in the atmosphere! Residents with respiratory issues such as asthma should keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.

The DMCA is further advising residents to limit dust entering their system as best as possible by using masks and protective eyewear. Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate

Location: Montserrat

Timing: until Tuesday

Air quality index: 60 to 90

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Continue to monitor DMCA Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media sites and our website http://dmca.gov.ms for daily weather updates, public advisories and warnings and information on natural and man-made hazards Montserrat is prone to

Inexperienced mariners and Fisherfolks in Montserrat, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

That’s according to a Small Craft Caution issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services today Saturday, 11 June 2021.

Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles.

Timing: Until Monday.

Synopsis: A combination of wind waves and wind swells is causing hazardous seas, mainly in open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of mariners is 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 at 24 to 37 km/h (13 to 20 knots; 15 to 23 mph), with strong gusts to around 57 km/h (31 knots; 36 mph).

Seas (significant wave heights): 1.5 to 2.4 metres (5 to 8 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 3 metres (10 feet).
Wind waves and or wind swells: 1.5 to 2.4 metres or 5 to 8 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.

Continue to monitor DMCA Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media sites and our website http://dmca.gov.ms for daily weather updates, public advisories and warnings and information on the wide range of natural and man-made hazards that have the potential to impact Montserrat.

According to a recent Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited health impacts.

It states that active children and adults, and, people with heart and respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion or restrict outdoor activity.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising residents who are unusually sensitive to dust particles to remain extra vigilant due to moderate concentrations of Saharan dust in the atmosphere! Residents with respiratory issues such as asthma should keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.

The DMCA is further advising residents to limit dust entering their system as best as possible by using masks and protective eyewear. Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate

Location: Montserrat

Timing: until Sunday

Air quality index: 50 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Saharan dust is a mixture of sand and dust from the Sahara, the vast desert area covering most of North Africa. Once it is lifted from the ground by strong winds, clouds of dust can reach very high altitudes and be transported worldwide, covering thousands of miles.

Saharan dust activity typically ramps in mid-June, peaks between late June and mid-August, and then quickly subsides after mid-August.

According to an Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services today Thursday, 9 June, the threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited health impacts.

It states that active children and adults, and, people with heart and respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion or restrict outdoor activity.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising residents who are unusually sensitive to dust particles to remain extra vigilant due to moderate concentrations of Saharan dust in the atmosphere! Residents with respiratory issues such as asthma should keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.

The DMCA is further advising residents to limit dust entering their system as best as possible by using masks and protective eyewear. Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate

Location: Montserrat

Timing: until Friday

Air quality index: 50 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Saharan dust is a mixture of sand and dust from the Sahara, the vast desert area covering most of North Africa. Once it is lifted from the ground by strong winds, clouds of dust can reach very high altitudes and be transported worldwide, covering thousands of miles.

Saharan dust activity typically ramps in mid-June, peaks between late June and mid-August, and then quickly subsides after mid-August.

According to an Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the threat of health problems is elevated for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited health impacts.

Active children and adults, and people with heart and respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion or restrict outdoor activity.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising residents who are unusually sensitive to dust particles to remain extra vigilant during this period particularly, those with respiratory issues such as asthma and, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.

The DMCA is further advising residents to limit dust entering their system as best as possible by using masks and protective eyewear. Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate

Location: Montserrat

Timing: Saturday afternoon until Tuesday

Air quality index: 50 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Saharan dust is a mixture of sand and dust from the Sahara, the vast desert area covering most of North Africa. Once it is lifted from the ground by strong winds, clouds of dust can reach very high altitudes and be transported worldwide, covering thousands of miles.

Saharan dust activity typically ramps in mid-June, peaks between late June and mid-August, and then quickly subsides after mid-August.

Wednesday, June 1, 2021 – Forecasters are monitoring two disturbances on Wednesday, which also happens to mark the official start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Both disturbances pose no threat to Montserrat.

The National Hurricane Center gives Disturbance 1 in the Gulf an 80% chance of developing before the end of the week.

Forecasters say the second disturbance has a low 10% chance of development in the next two to five days as it moves east-northeast over the next several days, away from the southeastern U.S.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA will continue to monitor the Atlantic and, all residents and visitors are urged to be prepared for what forecasters say will be an above-average hurricane season.