Alert Details Alert Sent
Message a129458c-2b1b-49a5-ab8f-f7a6e78ca390 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 01:18:39 on 2020-12-31
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Alert summary
High wind advisory goes into effect Thursday until Saturday
Effective
01:18:39 2020-12-31
Expires
00:18:39 2021-01-01
Description
Synopsis: Strong gusty winds, owing to the forecast significant steepening of the pressure gradient, are expected. The direct wind threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure will be minimal. Notwithstanding, these winds could make some outdoor activities uncomfortable, if not outright dangerous. High winds can create dangerous fallen or blowing objects. A high wind advisory means strong winds in the range of 40 to 48 km/h (25 to 31 mph, 22 to 27 knots) with higher gusts imminent or occurring but are not strong enough to warrant a high wind warning.
Wind: 30 to 44 km/h (16 to 24 knots; 18 to 28 mph), with strong gusts to around 69 km/h (37 knots; 43 mph).
Potential impacts: Includes injuries; very hazardous seas; soil erosion; localized disruptions of businesses; disruption to outdoor and sporting activities; disruption of transportation (air and especially sea); vehicular accidents and financial losses.
Instructions
Caution: Residents should secure loose, light outdoor items, which can be blown away, and caution should be taken when driving.
Please continue to monitor. Stay tuned to updates coming out of the Met Office via antiguamet.com and facebook.com/abmetservice
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Transport
Met
Safety
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
Attached Media
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Minor / Likely
Sent by
Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CEM
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Cable TV Interrupt
Smartphones
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FM Radio Interrupt
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