Tropical Depression is really close now

NaDMA monitoring Tropical Depression

At 8:00 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was located near latitude 9.8 North,
longitude 46.8 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 21 mph. A relatively
quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days.
On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands
late Sunday night and Monday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near
60 mph with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next
couple of days, and Beryl is forecast to become a hurricane tonight or early Sunday
with additional strengthening expected after that. Tropical-storm-force winds extend
outward up to 45 miles from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is
999 mb.
Watches and warnings are expected to be posted later on Saturday.
The Meteorological Office and the National Disaster Management Agency
(NaDMA) will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Beryl and provide information
on potential impacts.
The following are some preparedness actions that you should take:
•••••Update your family disaster plan.
Have a Disaster supplies kit (3-day supply of non-perishable food, water,
medication, flashlights, etc.)
Trim overhanging trees and branches.
Clear guttering and drains.
Know where the nearest Emergency Shelters are located.
The public is also encouraged to follow the advisories and forecasts issued by the
Meteorological Office and NaDMA.

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Tropical depression inches closer to Grenada

At 8:00 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was located near latitude 9.8 North,
longitude 46.8 West. Beryl is moving toward the west near 21 mph. A relatively
quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days.
On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands
late Sunday night and Monday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near
60 mph with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next
couple of days, and Beryl is forecast to become a hurricane tonight or early Sunday
with additional strengthening expected after that. Tropical-storm-force winds extend
outward up to 45 miles from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is
999 mb.
Watches and warnings are expected to be posted later on Saturday.
The Meteorological Office and the National Disaster Management Agency
(NaDMA) will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Beryl and provide information
on potential impacts.
The following are some preparedness actions that you should take:
•••••Update your family disaster plan.
Have a Disaster supplies kit (3-day supply of non-perishable food, water,
medication, flashlights, etc.)
Trim overhanging trees and branches.
Clear guttering and drains.
Know where the nearest Emergency Shelters are located.
The public is also encouraged to follow the advisories and forecasts issued by the
Meteorological Office and NaDMA.

Media Release File