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Message 66cf05b1-c385-4b6f-b42f-eb5d12bd9cb8 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 01:09:31 on 2024-10-21
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect Tonight Until Tuesday
Effective
01:09:31 2024-10-21
Starts at
01:10:18 2024-10-21
Expires
01:10:18 2024-10-23
Description
Moderate long-period swells are reaching the area and causing hazardous conditions along mainly northern
and north-facing coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the
affected coastlines is moderate with the potential for significant impacts. These swells could cause life-threatening
surfs and rip currents on affected coastlines. A high surf advisory means that dangerous surfs of 2 to 3 metres or 6 to
10 feet will affect some coastlines in the advisory area, producing hazardous conditions.
Click here for details: http://www.antiguamet.com/Antigua_Met_files/HighSurfADVISORY.pdf
Instructions
Beachgoers, especially to the mainly affected coastlines, should be extremely cautious; bathe only
where lifeguards are present or on the sheltered, less affected beaches, mainly to the south. Extreme caution is also
required by those using the affected non-beach or rocky coastlines.
Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening marine conditions. Stay tuned to updates from the
Meteorological Office via antiguamet.com, and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to
ABS Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Safety
Met
Transport
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Moderate / Likely
Sent by
Dale Destin for Letitia Humphreys
Event code(s)
SAME = CEM
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