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Message 9216233b-eb16-408c-b792-c9eeff7c8717 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 15:13:13 on 2026-03-19
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Language
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Alert summary
THIS IS AN EXERCISE…Tsunami Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda
Effective
15:13:13 2026-03-19
Starts at
15:14:00 2026-03-19
Expires
17:14:00 2026-03-19
Description
THIS IS PART OF A SCHEDULED TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE. THERE IS NO ACTUAL TSUNAMI THREAT. This is a Tsunami Warning Statement to inform the public and disaster emergency authorities that, based on current data, widespread hazardous tsunami waves are expected for Antigua and Barbuda following the recent seismic activity. Move to high ground or inland.
Instructions
People in tsunami evacuation zones (threatened coastal areas) should move to high ground, as indicated by the tsunami hazard assessment and evacuation maps, or move at least 70 feet above sea level or inland at least 2 miles.
Mariners in water deeper than 183 metres (600 feet) should not be affected by a tsunami. Until the all-clear is given by local and national authorities, do not return to evacuated areas.
Stay alert for further information and follow instructions from national and local authorities.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Rescue
Transport
Safety
Geo
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Expected / Extreme / Observed
Sent by
Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CDW
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