The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Providers has issued a tropical cyclone alert for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands as a growing climate system, labeled AL98, enters the monitored space.
As of two p.m. Japanese Caribbean Time (ECT) on August 10, 2024, the middle of AL98 was situated close to latitude 12.0 North and longitude 40.0 West, putting it about 1,498 miles southeast of Antigua and 1,696 miles southeast of the British Virgin Islands.
Meteorologists report that circumstances are favorable for the gradual growth of AL98 over the approaching days. The system is at the moment shifting westward to west-northwestward at a pace of 15 to twenty mph throughout the central tropical Atlantic. Forecasters anticipate {that a} tropical melancholy will seemingly type by early to mid-next week as AL98 approaches and presumably strikes close to or over the Lesser Antilles.
At the moment, AL98 has most sustained winds of about 25 mph, with larger gusts, and an estimated minimal central stress of 1010 mb. Whereas these numbers don’t but point out a robust storm, there’s potential for intensification because the system strikes nearer to the Caribbean.
Given its present monitor, AL98 is anticipated to be close to the Leeward Islands inside two to a few days. In consequence, watches could also be issued for among the islands inside the subsequent 48 hours.
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Residents in doubtlessly affected areas are strongly suggested to finalize their hurricane preparedness plans and be able to implement them at brief discover.
The Meteorological Providers emphasizes the significance of monitoring AL98 carefully and being ready to take vital motion. Common updates can be supplied, with the following advisory scheduled for round 8 p.m. ECT.
