Antigua and Barbuda will continue to receive rainfall for the next 72 hours, according to the Acting Director of the MET Office, Dale Destin.
Speaking on the Good Morning Sass Show today, Tuesday, November 10, Destin says the persistent rainfall that the island is now experiencing is the result of a tropical disturbance. He termed the heavy downpour experienced on Monday as “Lenny- type rainfall.”
Destin says that a flash-flood watch remains in effect for the island, but it could be increased to a warning as the day progresses. However, the intensity of rainfall for the next three days will not be the same.
While many persons have expressed concern about the disturbance, the Acting MET Director says it is unlikely to develop into a cyclone while in our area.
He notes, however, that such development is possible within five days, after the storm would have long passed our shores.
Meanwhile, Destin says that persons living in low-lying areas should continue to take precautions that will protect their lives and property. But they should vacate their location and move to higher ground once a flash flood warning is issued, or if they notice that water levels are rising rapidly.
The weatherman is predicting that the rainfall, which is currently low, will again intensify into tonight and Wednesday.
In the meantime, he says the island has received a significant amount of rainfall – in some areas over nine inches.
Destin is admonishing persons to pay attention to information coming out of the National Office of Disaster Services regarding the availability of shelters.
Finally, he says that the 29th named storm – Tropical Storm Peta – formed over the past 24 hours. This Hurricane Season holds the record for the highest number of named storms.
