The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services said it continues to follow the progress of Major Hurricane Sam and the system is now moving out of the area.

In its tropical cyclone statement issued on Thursday September 30, 2021 at 11:45 am, it states that at the reasonable worst-case scenario, there is no potential for storm-force winds reaching Montserrat from Hurricane Sam. Hence, the cyclone poses no threat to Montserrat.

At 11 am, Major Hurricane Sam was centre over 370 miles nort-northheast of the Leeward Islands moving northwest at around 13 mph.

Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next couple of days.

On its forecast track, the system will be out of the area by tomorrow. Notwithstanding, swells propagated by Sam have triggered high surf advisories and warnings.This is the last formal information statement on Hurricane Sam.

Residents should stay prepared for the rest of the hurricane season.

FORECASTER DALE DESTIN