Caribbean - Central America Weather

[Gustywind]

And Ouragans, should i mention that they don't have issue (Meteo-France Guadeloupe) any weather forecast ( for the moment) for Guadeloupe . All the weather forecasts have been issued for these islands... except... Guadeloupe

[ouragans]

They did... "heavy to very heavy rainfalls".... and that's it!

[Gustywind]

They did... "heavy to very heavy rainfalls".... and that's it!

Where did you have this info? That's concerning Guadeloupe latest weather forecast?

[ouragans]

They did... "heavy to very heavy rainfalls".... and that's it!

Where did you have this info? That's concerning Guadeloupe latest weather forecast?

here's the link: http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/antill ... yc_dir.pdf

[tanguy97]

no gusty, in the 6 am ,they said that we will have a yellow or orange alert in a few hoursfor guadeloupe and st Marteen

[Gustywind]

no gusty, in the 6 am ,they said that we will have a yellow or orange alert in a few hoursfor guadeloupe and st Marteen

Thanks to you tangy97 .

[cycloneye]

What is expected for PR.

TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR PR Tropical Depression 9 formedChanges to the prognosis in terms of your itinerary and intensity-possible Hurricane category 1

21 of August of 2012-5 amSummary:

A tropical storm or hurricane pass very near the South coast of PR Thursday. Changes to the prognosis of yesterday have been as a result of a reduction in the travel speed, and that the system has managed to mature and overcome the factors that suddenly you impeDian strengthening.

ITINERARY:

From the Wednesday night, and through all the morning must be increased (20-35 mph) breeze, even the arrival of some bands of rain/thunderstorm. Initially in the East and then expanding to the West of the island. However, on Thursday from the morning the wind should increase of 35-65 mph with gusts higher, depending on how close or intense pass this phenomenon from our shores. On Thursday night the wind will decrease, but the rains may continue for several days. In short, during the day Thursday is that we will have the strongest winds and rainfall event.

IMPACT:

I remind you that forecasts are based to a focal point, but this phenomenon is not a dot on a map, but a wide area of clouds, winds and rains. Therefore, even if the Center passes of 30-100 miles on the South coast, will have effects of rain and windy with very dangerous waves on Thursday.

WINDS:

The current picture is have the entire island (+ 39 mph) sustained tropical storm winds, especially in the southern half and the mountain areas, with gusts of winds of Hurricane (+ 74 mph). Everything will depend on how it passes near the center of PR or if comes to Earth. The southern half of the island can get winds in gusts of winds force (+ 74 mph), just that there is a low possibility of the complete island to receive hurricane winds if the Center for future Isaac comes to Earth.

WAVES:

Small craft warnings have been issued for all PR. Increase today 4-7 ' in deep water and towards the East. Morning from 8-12', and on Thursday up to 18'. Boats should be protected and should remain in port.

RAINFALL:

Rainfall quantities associated with the passage of the Isaac future have increased 3-8 "/ 24 with this new landscape." This would be a serious problem of flooding.

TRACK: Virtually all models indicate that your travel will be by the waters of the Caribbean Sea and very close to southern coast of PR; crossing the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday night, and passing just to the South of PR in the course on Thursday.

INTENSITY:

While much of the models did not consider this possibility that could climb to hurricane status yesterday, even on reliable GFS, today there are a radical shift to a strong storm or hurricane just when it goes over our area. The calorie content is what will govern future Isaac, and with the reduction in travel speed, less dust from the Sahara and few wind shear, this phenomenon was established to continue to strengthen, not weaken.

NOTICES:

The National Hurricane Center and the national service of meteorology of San Juan have issued storm of surveillance for PR, and storm warning may occur later today, even hurricane watch/warning is possible more afternoon.

PREPARATIONS:

Basic preparations for loss of basic services. Small craft must be protected and in port between Wednesday night and Thursday. Windows must be installed to consideration of their owners. Pick up surrounding the elements that can fly away with the wind. THINK OF PLAN OF ACTION FAMILY.

[cycloneye]

What is expected for PR.

TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR PR Tropical Depression 9 formedChanges to the prognosis in terms of your itinerary and intensity-possible Hurricane category 1

21 of August of 2012-5 amSummary:

A tropical storm or hurricane pass very near the South coast of PR Thursday. Changes to the prognosis of yesterday have been as a result of a reduction in the travel speed, and that the system has managed to mature and overcome the factors that suddenly you impeDian strengthening.

ITINERARY:

From the Wednesday night, and through all the morning must be increased (20-35 mph) breeze, even the arrival of some bands of rain/thunderstorm. Initially in the East and then expanding to the West of the island. However, on Thursday from the morning the wind should increase of 35-65 mph with gusts higher, depending on how close or intense pass this phenomenon from our shores. On Thursday night the wind will decrease, but the rains may continue for several days. In short, during the day Thursday is that we will have the strongest winds and rainfall event.

IMPACT:

I remind you that forecasts are based to a focal point, but this phenomenon is not a dot on a map, but a wide area of clouds, winds and rains. Therefore, even if the Center passes of 30-100 miles on the South coast, will have effects of rain and windy with very dangerous waves on Thursday.

WINDS:

The current picture is have the entire island (+ 39 mph) sustained tropical storm winds, especially in the southern half and the mountain areas, with gusts of winds of Hurricane (+ 74 mph). Everything will depend on how it passes near the center of PR or if comes to Earth. The southern half of the island can get winds in gusts of winds force (+ 74 mph), just that there is a low possibility of the complete island to receive hurricane winds if the Center for future Isaac comes to Earth.

WAVES:

Small craft warnings have been issued for all PR. Increase today 4-7 ' in deep water and towards the East. Morning from 8-12', and on Thursday up to 18'. Boats should be protected and should remain in port.

RAINFALL:

Rainfall quantities associated with the passage of the Isaac future have increased 3-8 "/ 24 with this new landscape." This would be a serious problem of flooding.

TRACK: Virtually all models indicate that your travel will be by the waters of the Caribbean Sea and very close to southern coast of PR; crossing the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday night, and passing just to the South of PR in the course on Thursday.

INTENSITY:

While much of the models did not consider this possibility that could climb to hurricane status yesterday, even on reliable GFS, today there are a radical shift to a strong storm or hurricane just when it goes over our area. The calorie content is what will govern future Isaac, and with the reduction in travel speed, less dust from the Sahara and few wind shear, this phenomenon was established to continue to strengthen, not weaken.

NOTICES:

The National Hurricane Center and the national service of meteorology of San Juan have issued storm of surveillance for PR, and storm warning may occur later today, even hurricane watch/warning is possible more afternoon.

PREPARATIONS:

Basic preparations for loss of basic services. Small craft must be protected and in port between Wednesday night and Thursday. Windows must be installed to consideration of their owners. Pick up surrounding the elements that can fly away with the wind. THINK OF PLAN OF ACTION FAMILY.

[artist]

all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Let us know how things are going when you can.

[cycloneye]

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TROPICAL CYCLONE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
834 AM AST TUE AUG 21 2012

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION HEADED FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES...EXPECTED
TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TODAY...

.NEW INFORMATION...
UPDATED TROPICAL DEPRESSION INFORMATION.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT
LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTAL WATERS.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR ALL OF PUERTO RICO AND THE
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

FOR MARINE INTERESTS...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR ALL
OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTAL WATERS.

.STORM INFORMATION...
AT 8 AM AST...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION 9 WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 15.1N...LONGITUDE 51.8W. THIS WAS ABOUT 950 MILES EAST-
SOUTHEAST OF SAN JUAN PR...OR ABOUT 860 MILES EAST OF SAINT CROIX
VI. STORM MOTION WAS W OR 270 DEGREES AT 20 MPH. STORM INTENSITY
WAS 35 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
A GENERAL CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING
WINDS AND FLOODING OCCURRING SOMEWHERE WITHIN PUERTO RICO AND
THE U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH...NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN PREPARING YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS ACCORDING TO YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN. LISTEN
FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS AND BE READY TO EVACUATE IF NECESSARY. HEED
THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY ORDERS THAT ARE
ISSUED.

FOR INTERESTS AT PORTS...DOCKS...AND MARINAS...IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU PERFORM THE PRESCRIBED PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR TROPICAL CYCLONES. IF YOU LIVE ON A
BOAT...BEGIN TO SAFELY SECURE YOUR CRAFT AND MAKE PLANS TO LEAVE
IT FOR ADEQUATE LAND BASED SHELTER. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

REGARDING THE COASTAL WATERS UNDER A WATCH...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD
RETURN TO PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR.

CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS
FOR OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO
THE FORECAST.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN SAN JUAN AROUND NOON AST...OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS
WARRANT.

AMZ710-712-715-722-725-732-735-741-742-745-PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-
221245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-EASTERN INTERIOR-
NORTH CENTRAL-CENTRAL INTERIOR-PONCE AND VICINITY-NORTHWEST-
WESTERN INTERIOR-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
834 AM AST TUE AUG 21 2012

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...BEFORE CONDITIONS
DETERIORATE. KEEP INFORMED WHILE LISTENING FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS WHICH CAN BE BLOWN AROUND. STRONGLY
CONSIDER EVACUATING IF YOU LIVE IN POORLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES OR
FLOOD PRONE AREAS...AND DO SO IF ORDERED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS.

BOAT OWNERS AND CAPTAINS OF SMALL CRAFT NEED TO DETERMINE THE
BEST STRATEGY FOR SECURING THEIR CRAFT.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 13 PERCENT. ALSO...THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS UP TO 63 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A
GENERAL UPWARD TREND SINCE THE LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF
TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START AS EARLY AS WEDNESDAY
EVENING.

...WINDS AND SEAS...
AS TROPICAL DEPRESSION 9 MOVES CLOSER...THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED
HIGH WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS POSSIBLE
FOR TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS AS EARLY AS WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT.

...INLAND FLOODING...
RAIN BANDS WITH EMBEDDED TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS ASSOCIATED WITH
TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN AFFECTING THE U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS ON WEDNESDAY...AND PUERTO RICO LATE WEDNESDAY INTO
THURSDAY. THESE RAINBANDS WILL GENERATE ENOUGH RUNOFF TO CAUSE RAPID
RIVER RISES ON AREA RIVERS...STREAMS AND GUTS. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF
FOUR TO SIX INCHES WITH LOCALIZED HIGHER AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE
ACROSS THE ISLANDS. MUDSLIDES AND DEBRIS FLOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE IN
AREAS OF STEEP TERRAIN.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO DETERMINE THE EXACT HEIGHTS OF COMBINED
STORM SURGE AND TIDE WATERS FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS. MUCH DEPENDS
ON THE PRECISE SIZE...INTENSITY AND TRACK OF THE SYSTEM AS IT
APPROACHES THE COAST.

AT THIS TIME...THERE IS A GENERAL CONCERN FOR THE CHANCE OF AREAS
OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING.

...TORNADOES AND WATERSPOUTS...
ISOLATED TORNADOES OR WATERSPOUTS WILL BE MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR
ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA IN THE OUTER RAINBANDS...AS THE CENTER OF
TROPICAL DEPRESSION APPROACH THE LOCAL AREA AND THEN PASSES CLOSE
TO PUERTO RICO...AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. REMEMBER...TORNADOES CAN DEVELOP
MANY MILES AWAY FROM THE TROPICAL CYCLONE CENTER OF CIRCULATION

[ouragans]

Yellow Alert Cyclone was setup at 7AM local for Guadeloupe, 8AM for St Martin (french part) and St Barths. This is the equivalent of TS watch

- Guadeloupe (pdf): http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/antill ... ivi_gd.pdf
- Northern Islands - St Martin & St Barths (pdf): http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/antill ... ivi_in.pdf

[msbee]

Good Morning all

Gusty, what preparations are going on in Guadeloupe now, especially since it looks like this will pass almost over you?

Barbara

[msbee]

SxmDCOMM - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT BROADCAST - Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today

From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:18:44 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: http://www.sintmaartengov.org

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 – 8.15AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according to the MDC. A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a Tropical Storm later today.

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today.

# # #

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten



Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: http://www.sintmaartengov.org

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 ? 8.15AM ?
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm
later today

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM)
has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the
country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within
the next 48 hours. Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and
weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according
to the MDC. A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday
developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a
Tropical Storm later today.

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe
and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development
and will issue updates throughout today.

# # #

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten

[msbee]

SxmDCOMM - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT BROADCAST - Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today

From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:18:44 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: http://www.sintmaartengov.org

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 – 8.15AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according to the MDC. A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a Tropical Storm later today.

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today.

# # #

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten



Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: http://www.sintmaartengov.org

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 ? 8.15AM ?
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm
later today

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM)
has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the
country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within
the next 48 hours. Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and
weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according
to the MDC. A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday
developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a
Tropical Storm later today.

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe
and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development
and will issue updates throughout today.

# # #

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten

[msbee]

Report from Saba:

"Harbor authorities were busy safeguardian the harbor area this morning. All fishing boats has been removed from the sea some has gone over to St. Maarten for shelter."

[cycloneye]

TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1133 AM AST TUE AUG 21 2012

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING QUICKLY WESTWARD TOWARD THE LESSER
ANTILLES...EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TODAY...

.NEW INFORMATION...
UPDATED TROPICAL DEPRESSION INFORMATION AND RAINFALL AMOUNTS.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT
LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTAL WATERS.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR ALL OF PUERTO RICO AND THE
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

FOR MARINE INTERESTS...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR ALL
OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTAL WATERS.

.STORM INFORMATION...
AT 11 AM AST...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 15.1N...LONGITUDE 52.8W. THIS WAS ABOUT 900 MILES
EAST-SOUTHEAST OF SAN JUAN PR...OR ABOUT 810 MILES EAST OF SAINT
CROIX VI. STORM MOTION WAS W OR 270 DEGREES AT 20 MPH. STORM
INTENSITY WAS 35 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
A GENERAL CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING
WINDS AND FLOODING OCCURRING SOMEWHERE WITHIN PUERTO RICO AND
THE U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH...NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN PREPARING YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS ACCORDING TO YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN. LISTEN
FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS AND BE READY TO EVACUATE IF NECESSARY. HEED
THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY ORDERS THAT ARE
ISSUED.

FOR INTERESTS AT PORTS...DOCKS...AND MARINAS...IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU PERFORM THE PRESCRIBED PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR TROPICAL CYCLONES. IF YOU LIVE ON A
BOAT...BEGIN TO SAFELY SECURE YOUR CRAFT AND MAKE PLANS TO LEAVE
IT FOR ADEQUATE LAND BASED SHELTER. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

REGARDING THE COASTAL WATERS UNDER A WATCH...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD
RETURN TO PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR.

CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS
FOR OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO
THE FORECAST.

[Gustywind]

WEATHER GUADELOUPE

Yellow vigilance until Isaac

franceantilles.fr 21.08.2012

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.a ... 183571.php

5 P.m. local, the center was located about 1150 km east of Guadeloupe. The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm stage today. Its planned trajectory through the Guadeloupe, the centre of the phenomenon should reach our archipelago in afternoon or evening of Wednesday.

The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm stage today. Its planned trajectory through Guadeloupe, the center of the phenomenon should reach our archipelago in afternoon or evening of Wednesday. 5 P.m. local, the center was located about 1150 km east of Guadeloupe.
The next night, heavy rains take place. They will intensify to culminate on the night of Wednesday to Thursday and Thursday day. Accumulations of rainfall may exceed 100 mm / 24 hours at many points, as well Wednesday as Thursday.
The winds will strengthen to reach their maximum after the passage of the center, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday. They will then be in direction South-East and sustained average 60 km/h, gusting to 100 km/h or more.
The sea will grow gradually and average lows should approach 3 m during the day Thursday, with maximum hollow 6 m. More cross-swell phenomena make the chaotic sea.

[msbee]

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed that the Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area. Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout the remainder of today and Wednesday for updates.

Tropical Depression #9 at 11:00am was located over 500 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour. Winds are near 35 miles per hour with higher gusts.

The ODM continues to monitor this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today.

[Gustywind]

Good Morning all

Gusty, what preparations are going on in Guadeloupe now, especially since it looks like this will pass almost over you?

Barbara

Nothing for the moment Barbara as we're always under a TS Watches (yellow vigilance given Meteo-France latest forecast 5am). No info about a higher level of vigilance (could be orange this afternoon?! but no more info by Meteo-France). Anyway, me i've made my preparations in case of ... water, etc. And what's up in the Northern?

[msbee]

same situation here Gusty. just waiting and watching. hubby is off securing his boat..
we're pretty much ready at the house in case of anything.
hope this thing doesn't blow up over night though.
keep in touch
Barbara