(The Valley, Anguilla) THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT IS MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION #2
AT …11AM/ ECT OR 1500Z TROPICAL DEPRESSION NUMBER 2 WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 10.2 NORTH, LONGITUDE 41.4 WEST OR ABOUT 1440 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS. THIS DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARDS THE WEST AT NEAR 16 MPH (26 KM/H).
A FAST WESTWARD TO WEST- NORTHWESTWARD MOTION IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH (55 KM/H) WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SOME STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE LATER TODAY OR ON FRIDAY. BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION, THE DEPRESSION COULD DEGENERATE INTO A TROUGH OR LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM BEFORE IT REACHES THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN. HOWEVER, IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, WATCHES AND WARNINGS WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO MONITOR THIS SYSTEM CLOSELY, AS QUICK ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. (ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MET. SERVICE)
Please continue to listen to Radio Anguilla and other local radio stations for information regarding Tropical Depression #2
If you require additional information please call the Department of Disaster Management on 497 2926/476-3622.