Also, A Tropical Cyclone Alert Remains in Effect for Montserrat; Residents urged to remain vigilant and continue to monitor of the progress of this Category 4 Hurricane.

According to the 5AM Tropical Cyclone Statement issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services on Monday September 27, 2021, it states that based on current information and analysis, Hurricane Sam is still expected to pass at a safe distance away from Montserrat between Tuesday and Wednesday with little or no wind and weather impact to the island. Swells associated with Sam could impact coastal areas as early as Wednesday to produce dangerous surfs and rip currents.

The threat level remains low. However any significant shift to the south-west could bring the cyclone closer to the islands which include Montserrat and elevate the threat level. Hence the need for residents to stay alert and vigilant in monitoring the progress of Hurricane Sam.

At 5 am, the center of hurricane sam was located near latitude 15.2 north, longitude 51.4 west or about 700 miles east-southeast of Antigua and Barbuda.

Sam is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days, with an increase in forward speed beginning on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 130 mph with higher gusts. Sam is a Category 4 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Little chance in strength is expected during the next day or so. Thereafter, some slow weakening is forecast through midweek, although Sam should remain a major hurricane. Sam is a small hurricane.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 952 mb (28.12 inches).

Residents are again asked to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Sam.

The next advisory will be after 11am todayForecaster Bernell Simon