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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And, A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Montserrat’s Eastern and Northern Coastlines! Beachgoers should be Extremely Cautious!

The rest of Tonight’s Local Weather for Montserrat below:

Synopsis: A trough in the vicinity will induce some weak instability across the area. Low moisture levels will however keep shower activities at a minimal.

Weather tonight: Partly cloudy with a 20% or slight chance of showers.

Winds: Northeast 6 to 10 mph, and becoming lighter overnight..

Seas: 5 to 7 feet with northerly swells reaching 5 feet. A high surf advisory is in effect.Sunrise tomorrow: 6:31 am.

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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Affected Beaches include Marguerita Bay, Rendezvous Beach, Little Bay and Carrs Bay!

That’s according to a High Surf Caution issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services.

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

Timing: Until Saturday for Montserrat.

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): 5 to 7 feet, occasionally or locally reaching near 9 feet. Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds.

Swells: Northeast at 5 to 6 feet, and occasionally higher.

Surfs (breaking swells): 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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That’s according to a High Surf Caution issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services late Monday night.

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

Timing: Until Saturday for Montserrat

Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are reaching the area and affecting mainly 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): 1.5 to 2.4 metres (5 to 8 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 3 metres (10 feet).

Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds. Swells: East-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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Below, the rest of Tonight’s Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat – Monday, 21 February 2022:

Synopsis: Shallow cloud patches and pockets of low level moisture continue to move across the islands, and over the next twenty four hours, the Leeward Islands including Montserrat will see a moderate chance of cloudiness and showers. Meanwhile, the high surf advisory remains in effect.

Weather tonight: Partly cloudy with a 40% or a moderate chance of showers.

Winds: East-northeast at 8 to 17 mph.

Seas: 5 to 7 feet, with northerly swells of 5 to 6 feet. The High Surf Advisory is in effect.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:32 am.

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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That’s according to a Saharan Dust Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services today, Monday, 21 February 2022.

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

Air quality category: Good

Timing: Until…

Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present.

Alert Level: I

Air quality index: 20 to 50

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

Health implications: None.

Caution: None.

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The affected coastlines are Marguerita Bay, Rendezvous Beach, Little Bay and Carrs Bay – Beachgoers are advised to be extremely cautious!According to a High Surf Advisory issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services on Saturday, 19 February 2022, the locations affected are reefs and exposed mainly northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas.

Timing: Until Monday.

Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are reaching the area and affecting mainly northern and 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): 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5 to 8 feet), occasionally or locally reaching near 3 metres (10 feet). Swell period: 9 to 13 seconds.

Swells: Northeast at 1.5 to 2 metres (5 to 7 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. 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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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.

According to an Air Quality Caution isssued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated primarily with the first fresh surge in Saharan Dust for 2022. The threat of health problems will become elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them limited impacts.

Air quality index: 51 to 70 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 a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

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Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime whether you’re at home, school or at work. It is important to plan ahead and prepare for a sudden emergency.

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA, would like to encourage residents on Montserrat to assemble a “Grab and Go Bag” in the event of an emergency.

A “Grab-And-Go Bag” is a small emergency kit that’s easy to take with you, in case you need to leave right away. It’s a good idea to make grab-and-go bags for your home, workplace and vehicle.

Each bag should be personalised to suit each member of your household and be placed in easily accessible locations. It is also advised that a regular inventory of non-perishable items and medication should be conducted.

Don’t forget to pack a “Grab-And-Go Bag” for the elderly or vulnerable members of your family as well as your pets.