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A tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dominica.<\/p>\n
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours, in this case within 12 to 18 hours.<\/p>\n
At 5:00p.m the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 55.9 West or about 367 miles east southeast of Dominica.<\/p>\n
The disturbance is moving quickly toward the west north west near 23 mph (37 km\/h).<\/p>\n
On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to pass about 75 miles north-east of Dominica tomorrow morning while moving across the Leeward Islands.<\/p>\n
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km\/h) with higher gusts.<\/p>\n
Some strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours and the system could become a tropical storm tonight or on Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) primarily to the northeast of the center.<\/p>\n
Possible tropical storm conditions are expected to affect Dominica with periods of moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and winds gusting to storm force, from later tonight into tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Projected rainfall amount is between 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100mm) with higher amounts in elevated areas.<\/p>\n
Flash flooding and landslides are therefore expected and a flood watch is now in effect and maybe upgraded to a flood warning by early tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Persons in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are advised to remain extremely vigilant and to exercise caution as life threatening flash flooding is possible.<\/p>\n
Marine conditions are expected to deteriorate from tonight into Wednesday, with waves up to 12.0ft. Small-craft operators should secure vessels by this evening and remain in port.<\/p>\n
People living near the coast are advised to be vigilant. Sea-bathers should stay out of the water. A Small Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory will be issued from this evening at 6pm to Thursday 30th at 6pm.<\/p>\n
Expected Impacts:
\n-Flash flooding of rivers, ravines and streams and settlements and roads near to or along their banks
\n-Flooding of low-lying bridges
\n-Landslides and rock falls from overhanging cliffs
\n-Dangerous sea conditions for sea-bathers and mariners
\n-Coastal flooding in low-lying areas
\n-Loose objects become missiles in gusty winds<\/p>\n
Take all precautionary measures to protect life and property throughout this evening and into early Friday.<\/p>\n
The next Bulletin will be issued by the Meteorological Service at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dominica. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours, in this case within 12 to 18 hours. At 5:00p.m the center…","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":235084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":""},"categories":[77,235,9,82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-253310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homepage","category-homepage-carousel","category-news","category-weather"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n