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At 5am, the center of Hurricane Tammy was located near latitude 15.2 north and longitude 60.4 west or about 60 miles east southeast of Dominica or 100 miles southeast of Guadeloupe.
Tammy is now moving northwest at a forward speed of 9mph with maximum sustained winds near 80mph with higher gusts.
On this track, the center of Tammy is expected to move near the islands during today bringing gusty winds to tropical storm force, moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding to portions of the Lesser Antilles.
A small craft warning and a high surf advisory are in effect.
Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and to secure vessels. Sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water.
Northerly swells are expected to begin affecting the west coast by later today.
Residents are advised to stay safe and stay tuned for updated information provided by the Met Office.\
KEY NOTES:
• Tammy has shown no significant increase in its forward trajectory;
• Tammy has shown no significant change in organization from the last update.
• Tammy has now made the predicted turn northwestward;
• Most of the stronger winds and heavy rains remain in the northeastern section of
the Storm.
• Tammy’s eye is expected to be about 63 miles northeast of Dominica by 8am this
morning.
• Rainfall accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches have been recorded across the
island over a 24-hour period. The highest total was recorded at the freshwater
lake site of 4inches. While stations in the southeast have averaged around 2 to 3
inches of rain.
• Tammy has shown no significant change in organization from the last update.
• Tammy has now made the predicted turn northwestward;
• Most of the stronger winds and heavy rains remain in the northeastern section of
the Storm.
• Tammy’s eye is expected to be about 63 miles northeast of Dominica by 8am this
morning.
• Rainfall accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches have been recorded across the
island over a 24-hour period. The highest total was recorded at the freshwater
lake site of 4inches. While stations in the southeast have averaged around 2 to 3
inches of rain.
POSSIBLE CONDITIONS:
• Hurricane force winds – 75 to 110mph
• Hurricane force winds – 75 to 110mph
EXPECTED CONDITIONS:
● Tropical storm force winds on Friday between 39 to 75 mph;
● 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.
● Tropical storm force winds on Friday between 39 to 75 mph;
● 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.
● 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 Hurricane 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.
Prepared By Ithoma James
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