Alert Details Alert Sent
Message ac7f2baa-8975-4b3b-a5f2-c4dbab14f6a0 from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 19:54:56 on 2023-01-05
Status / Scope / Type Actual / Public / Alert
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Language
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Alert summary
Small craft warning goes into effect tonight until Friday night.
Effective
19:54:56 2023-01-05
Expires
19:58:56 2023-01-06
Description
Fresh to strong gusty winds, due to the tightening of the pressure gradient, are expected to cause a combination of wind waves and wind swells to reach very hazardous levels, especially in open waters. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is forecast to rise to high for mariners and there is the potential for extensive impacts. A small craft warning means that wind speeds of 41 km/h or higher (22 knots or higher) and or wind waves and or wind swells of 2.7 metres (9 feet) or greater are occurring or imminent.
Instructions
Small craft operators should stay in or near port, seek safe harbour, alter course, and/or secure their vessels from severe conditions.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
Category
Safety
Met
Transport
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
Attached Media
Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Severe / Likely
Sent by
Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CDW
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