Published 30 August 2024
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION
STATEMENT
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE
2:45 PM ECT FRIDAY 30th AUGUST 2024
…TROPICAL CYCLONE COULD AFFECT THE AREA…BE AWARE…
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of a
Tropical wave, over the central tropical North Atlantic. The system could develop
further and affect the leeward islands and the British Virgin Islands early next
week.
The tropical wave could become tropical disturbance AL99 in days, and perhaps
go on to become a tropical depression or tropical storm before reaching the
Caribbean. Currently, the system poses little to no threat to the Leeward Islands
and the British Virgin Islands, but this could change. The risk of wind, rainfall or
seas is low; notwithstanding, be aware and stay prepared for the hurricane season.
At 2 pm ECT or 1800 UTC, the tropical wave axis was located about 1155 miles
east of the Leeward Islands and moving west at around 13 mph. Maximum
sustained winds are less than 25 mph with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast
and a tropical depression could form by early next week on the approach of the Caribbean. There is a near-zero percent chance of formation in 48 hours and a 40
percent chance of formation in seven days.
No specific hazard is being forecast currently as the system is still very far away with lots of room for several scenarios to play out. Also, the uncertainties are quite high for what will happen. Please note that no Alerts, Watches or Warnings are in effect for the area; however, this could change in 48 hours.
Be aware! Residents should monitor this system closely and ensure their Hurricane
season plans are prepared.
The next update will be around 3 pm tomorrow, or sooner if required.
FORECASTER DALE DESTIN
Antigua Barbuda Met Services
