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Message 21d2f829-a7d4-4af9-ba1a-05937befe807 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 16:08:32 on 2024-10-21
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Alert summary
Tornado/waterspout watch in effect for Antigua
Effective
16:08:32 2024-10-21
Starts at
16:10:36 2024-10-21
Expires
18:10:36 2024-10-21
Description
Unstable weather conditions will possibly result in tornadoes/waterspouts somewhere near or within the specified watch area. The risk to life and property is medium, be prepared for some disruption of your normal day-to-day activities. A tornado watch means that conditions are favourable for the development of tornadoes/waterspouts in or close to the watch area.
Instructions
Review tornado safety rules and be prepared to act quickly to move to a place of safety, in an interior room, if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives!
Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening 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
Transport
Safety
Met
Affected areas
Antigua
Attached Media
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Immediate / Moderate / Possible
Sent by
Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CEM
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