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Message bc9c0136-723d-4309-a5fa-d10441b5a9e3 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 19:42:57 on 2024-05-08
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Alert summary
A waterspout warning is in effect for the northern coastal waters of Antigua until 4:30 pm today
Effective
19:42:57 2024-05-08
Starts at
19:44:00 2024-05-08
Expires
20:44:00 2024-05-08
Description
Synopsis: Unstable weather conditions have resulted in waterspouts, which have been observed offshore of Hodges Bay. The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A waterspout warning means that a waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued for a duration of 30 minutes.
Potential Impacts: Injury or death; overturned and or damaged boats.
Instructions
If your spot one, exercise extreme caution and keep your distance or get out of the area. Immediately head at a 90-degree angle from the waterspout. Never try to navigate through a waterspout. Although waterspouts are usually weaker than tornadoes, they can still cause significant damage to you and your boat.
Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life-threatening conditions. Stay tuned to updates from the Met Service 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
Met
Rescue
Transport
Affected areas
Antigua
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Immediate / Moderate / Observed
Sent by
Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CEM
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