Weather

A flash flood warning has been issued for Antigua and Barbuda as the tropical wave is expected to pass through the island nation from Saturday to Sunday.

A warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall has been issued for the Bahamas and the met department predicted that the weather disturbance could also lead to flash flooding.

A yellow level for adverse weather alert has been issued for Trinidad and Tobago due to the chances of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activities.

The unsettled weather with severe rainfall and thunderstorms has been predicted for the Bahamas as the troughing at the surface and in the upper levels combined with a moist and airmass.

Prime Minister of Dominica- Dr Roosevelt Skerrit emphasized the need for the world to come together in efforts to protect the environment on the occasion of “World Environment Day.”

The risk of localized flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas in the Central and Southeast Bahamas has been predicted.

A couple of thunderstorms with isolated heavy showers have occurred east of Barbados, over north Saint Lucia and Guadeloupe

The Tropical Wave has been moving forward to Trinidad and Windwards, producing the chances of rainfall and showers across the Eastern Caribbean.

A heat advisory has been issued for the entire Bahamas as the heat index is expected to be above 112 F in Grand Bahama, Abaco, and Bimini.

The construction of a new multi-purpose emergency shelter for the indigenous community Salybia constituency is all set to commence.

A flash flood watch has been issued for Antigua and Barbuda and several flood-prone areas of St Kitts and Nevis.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 was recorded on the islands of St Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua and Barbuda, and Guadeloupe on Wednesday morning

A total of 21 tropical cyclones have been named for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which will officially begin on June 1, 2024

A magnitude of 4.3 earthquake hit Jamaica on Wednesday evening, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been predicted to remain “Super Hyperactive” or “above-normal” across the Caribbean.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted to be active and above average in 2024 as all signs are pointing towards the tough conditions during this year’s season.