Alert Details Alert Sent
Message 80a0de3d-0dd7-4da9-b219-62527b2a88c2 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 21:21:21 on 2024-06-30
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Alert summary
High wind advisory in effect from midnight until Monday Afternoon
Effective
21:21:21 2024-06-30
Starts at
21:22:00 2024-06-30
Expires
11:22:00 2024-07-01
Description
Synopsis: Strong gusty winds, due to the tightening pressure gradient caused by the passage of Major Hurricane Beryl, are forecast. The direct wind threat level is generally minimal to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure; notwithstanding, these winds could make some outdoor activities uncomfortable, if not outright dangerous. Gale-force wind gusts are expected that can affect your balance; it's advisable to avoid exposed elevated areas or getting too close to precarious positions like cliff edges, given the forecast conditions. High winds could create dangerous falling or blowing objects. A high wind advisory means strong sustained winds in the range of 40 to 48 km/h (25 to 31 mph, 22 to 27 knots) with higher gusts imminent or occurring.
Potential impacts: Includes injuries; very hazardous seas; soil erosion; localized disruptions of some businesses; disruptions to outdoor and sporting activities; disruptions of transportation (air and especially sea); vehicular accidents and financial losses.
Instructions
Residents should secure loose, light outdoor items, which can be blown away, and caution should be taken when driving. Further, avoid exposed elevated places.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Safety
Transport
Rescue
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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