Flood Warning Issued for the State of Grenada

The Meteorological Office has issued a special Marine Bulletin indicating that significant swells have been observed along the west coast of Grenada. These swells are influenced by a frontal system that is near Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Potential Impacts:

• Disruption to marine-related activities and livelihoods.
• Moderate damage to coastal properties.
• Inundations, and possible impacts on coastal roadways.
• Cruise Terminal Berths may be unusable for all ships when significant wave height is above 6.5 feet (2 m)

Response:

• Secure all small and larger crafts irrespective of tide phase.
• Secure all facilities and equipment as moderate damage to coastal/marine building foundations and structures can occur.
• Be prepared for isolated cases of erosion in exposed areas as well as sheltered areas.
• Sea bathers are asked to exercise extreme caution. Where possible, avoid using the beach or venturing out at sea.

The current conditions will affect marine interests and properties along the West Coast. These conditions are expected to last for at least twenty-four hours.

NaDMA and the Meteorological Office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Ruth Jacob-Roberts, Public Information Officer at NaDMA on 440-8390-4: cell 533-0766, or email: admin@nadma.gd and pro@nadma.gd.

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Unstable Weather conditions forecast for Sunday and Monday

The Meteorological Office has advised the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) that unstable weather conditions are forecast for the Southern Caribbean within the next 12 to 48 hours. This is due to the expected interaction of moisture from the ITCZ and a frontal system with support from a trough.

Showers and thundershowers are expected on Sunday November 17, and Monday 18. If the conditions persist, a low chance of flooding and landslides can be expected on Monday.

Citizens are urged to be vigilant, monitor the weather conditions, and pay attention to the information issued by the Meteorological Office and NaDMA.

NaDMA and the Meteorological Office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Ruth Jacob-Roberts, Public Information Officer at NaDMA on 440-8390-4: cell 533-0766, or email: admin@nadma.gd and pro@nadma.gd.

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Grenada Experiencing Agitated seas on the West Coast

The Meteorological Office has issued a flood and landslide warning for the state of Grenada for today, Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

The Met office advised the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) that due to a surface trough, scattered moderate convection associated with a low-level trough in the vicinity of the Windward Islands is producing moderate to heavy showers, and isolated thunderstorms which affected Grenada on Monday night.

Moisture and instability associated with the surface trough will continue to affect the island chain. Consequently, a flood and landslide warning has been issued for the state of Grenada.

As a result, all schools are closed today, Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

Employers are advised to exercise tolerance with workers who are unable to attend work due to the prevailing circumstances. Employees who can work remotely should do so.

There have been several reports of landslides and flooding across the country. The Government of Grenada is concerned about the safety of citizens and is asking for a reduction in the volume of traffic on the road so that emergency workers can continue their work.

The Meteorological services and the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates.

Citizens are urged to be vigilant, monitor the weather conditions, and pay attention to the information issued by the Meteorological Office and NaDMA.

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Ruth Jacob-Roberts, Public Information Officer at NaDMA on 440-8390-4: cell 533-0766, or email: admin@nadma.gd and pro@nadma.gd.

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