Trough system to affect Dominica; small craft advisory in effect

Moisture and instability associated with a trough system are expected to generate an increase in cloudiness, shower and possible thunderstorm activity across the area during the next 12 to 24 hours. Breezy conditions will be maintained.

Due to the already saturated nature of the soils, persons in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are advised to be vigilant and to continue to exercise caution.

The high pressure system centered over the north- Atlantic has weakened marginally but continues to generate surface winds of 20 to 25 knots (23 to 29 mph) and easterly sea- swells of 2.0 to 3.0 metres (7 to 10 ft) which will continue to affect Dominica and the eastern Caribbean for at least another 24 hours.

As a consequence, a SMALL-CRAFT ADVISORY is now in effect for Dominica from 6:00 a.m today 22nd December through 6:00 a.m tomorrow, Friday 23rd December, 2016.

A small-craft Advisory means that winds speeds of 20 to 25 knots (23 to 29 mph) and/or seas of 2 to 3 m (7 to 10 ft) are forecast to affect the marine area.

Sea-bathers should also continue to exercise caution.

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1 Comment

  1. Reasoning
    December 23, 2016

    :?: I am forced to believe that there is a force fighting against this island; be it natural,spiritual,manmade or otherwise :?: Judgment,karma and the highest powers of righteousness does not accept any form of evil,wickedness and corruption in high places! Any evil leader who thinks that trying to fool the less powerful with bribery,whether is by employing foreigners to glitter the eyes of the populace with inferior infrastructure, just to remain in power :?: All those so-called inferior infrastructure will be destroyed! The only solution for this nation, is for the people to turn to righteousness and fight against the evil forces in power!

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