As of 8am, the Tropical Storm Warning will remain in effect for Dominica. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area, generally within 36 hours.
At 8am, the center of Tropical Storm Tammy was located near latitude 14 North, longitude 58.4 west or about 217 miles southeast of Dominica. Tammy is now moving at 8mph towards the west northwest.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65mph and extending outward up to 140 miles primarily to the east of the center. Estimated earliest arrival in of tropical storm for winds 2pm on Friday 20th October 2023.
KEY NOTES:
- Tammy has significantly slowed in its forward trajectory;
- Tammy is better organized and has slightly intensified;
- Tammy is expected change direction more Northerly as the day progress;
- Most of the tropical storm force winds and heavy rains remain to the Northeastern section of the Storm.
EXPECTED CONDITIONS:
- Tropical storm force winds on Friday between 39 to 73mph;
- An increase in showers and thunderstorm activity today which could result in flooding, possibly 50 to 100 mm/ 2 to 4 inches of rainfall or greater in higher elevation of possibly 6 inches;
- Continued deterioration in sea conditions today from 3.0 m/ 10.0 ft up to 4m or 12.0 ft on Friday night.
EXPECTED IMPACTS:
- Rivers, streams, gutters and ravines will likely overflow their banks and flood surrounding areas;
- Landslides and rock falls;
- Loose objects could become missiles in gusty winds;
- People living near the coast will be impacted.
Residents should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Tammy and ensure that they have their hurricane season plans finalized and activated to protect life, property and livelihood.
The Dominica Meteorological Service will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Please stay tuned to the local weather forecast or check our website for updates on the development of this system.
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