TAPA – Bulletin
Flash flood advisory – Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services – 10:11 am, tue, May 6, 2025
A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low and flood-prone areas of Antigua, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis until 4 p.m. today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks, and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets and low-lying and prone areas; however, property damage will be minimal.
Inconveniences can be expected, but the flooding is not expected to be immediately life-threatening. However, just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded roads, be extremely cautious, and if in doubt, make the smart choice: turn around, don’t drown, and move to higher ground.
A persistent trough over the leeward islands is influencing the weather over the area, causing periodic heavy showers and thunderstorms. Up to an inch has fallen in some places in the last 3 hours, and another inch or more is likely in the next 12 hours. Hence, minor flooding of low and prone areas is expected.
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the situation. For later statements, please call 463-463. Also, stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for the latest information.
Forecaster
Trecy Spencer-Lake/Charissa Humphreys
