Published 18 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Maria is a Category 3 Hurricane
At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Maria was near latitude 14.7 north, longitude 60.1 west, or 60 miles or 97 km east northeast of Saint Lucia. Maria is moving toward the west northwest near 10 mph or 19 km/h with a decrease in forward speed expected. On the forecast track, the centre of Maria is expected to move across the northern Windward Islands later today.
Published 17 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Flight disruptions due to Hurricane Maria
ST JOHN’S – Hurricane Maria is currently on a north westerly track through the region, and will cause flight delays and cancellations throughout LIAT’s network as we seek to ensure passenger and crew safety.
Published 17 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
STATEMENT BY ACTING PRIME MINISTER, HON. LENARD MONTOUTE ON TROPICAL STORM MARIA
17 September 2017 – A Tropical Storm warning was issued for Saint Lucia at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Maria is expected to affect Saint Lucia and the Lesser Antilles from Sunday night.
In accordance with the guidelines for a national systematic shutdown and having consulted the MET Office, NEMO, the Ministry of Education and the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, I have ordered that all schools, businesses and government offices be closed on Monday, September 18, 2017 and remain closed until the ALL CLEAR is given.
Published 17 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for hurricane Maria in St. Kitts.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for hurricane Maria in St. Kitts. Current storm track is to the south of St. Kitts, and expected to be a hurricane Category 3 hurricane by late Tuesday. Tropical storm force winds expected in St. Kitts by mid-Tuesday morning with hurricane force winds in the afternoon. Winds estimated at 75 MPH with gusts to 100MPH, and rainfall is expected in the 4-8″ range. Please also be aware that there is still debris from hurricane Irma, please exercise caution as we experience high winds.
Published 17 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Tropical Storm Maria Strengthening
At 5:00 p.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was centered near latitude 12.3 north, longitude 52.6 west or 570 miles or 917 km east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maria is moving toward the west near 20 mph or 31 km/h. A slower west-northwest motion is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Leeward Islands on Monday.
