Residents Urged to Prepare as Weather System Approaches
Residents in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) should brace for a significant tropical disturbance that could bring substantial rainfall and thunderstorm activity over the next few days, meteorological officials warned today.
The SVG Met service predicts rainfall accumulations between 75-100mm (3-4 inches) are likely by Wednesday afternoon, raising concerns about potential flash flooding and landslide risks.
Residents in low-lying areas and regions prone to flooding are advised to take immediate precautionary measures.
Key Weather Conditions:
- Broad tropical wave system expected to maintain active shower and thunderstorm patterns
- Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds (20-35 km/h), potentially shifting to southeasterly
- Wind speeds could temporarily increase to 40 km/h during Thursday morning
The Met Office says patches of Saharan dust are currently limiting shower activity and creating slight to moderate haze across the island.
