Alert Details Alert Sent
Message 8b5a0448-066f-4c16-91fb-f512ecede9a2 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 19:08:00 on 2021-10-15
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Alert summary
Excessive Heat Watch in Effect 10 am to 4:00 pm Saturday to Tuesday
Effective
19:08:00 2021-10-15
Expires
18:08:00 2021-10-16
Description
Low pressure systems traversing the North Atlantic are interrupting the wind flow across the area and causing favourable conditions for warmer than usual weather. The combination of light winds, heat and humidity will likely result in the heat index or feels-like temperature threat rising to high levels, with the potential for extensive impacts.
An excessive heat watch is issued when conditions are favourable for an excessive heat event–heat index of 38 °C (100 °F) or higher, and the mean wind speed of 18 km/h (11 mph) or less, in the next 24 to 72 hours. In this case, there is the potential for the heat index to rise above 41 °C (106 °F).
This level of heat puts everyone at risk for heat illnesses; however, the risks are greatest for the elderly, young children, people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses, people who work or who exercise in the heat, homeless people and low-income earners.
Instructions
This excessive heat watch will be updated as required and a warning may be required. Be prepared and stay tuned for updates coming out of the Met Office via antiguamet.com, twitter.com/abmetservice and facebook.com/abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV along with other media platforms for updates.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Health
Met
Fire
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Severe / Likely
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Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CDW
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