Significant rainfall anticipated throughout the week
A flash flood warning is currently in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly on the western side of the islands, until 4 PM today, Monday.
This warning indicates that moderate to major flooding is either occurring or expected imminently, posing a serious hazard.
But the rainy weather may persist throughout the week.
According to Climatologist Orvin Paige, a westward-moving tropical wave is influencing the region, already generating showers and thunderstorms across Antigua and Barbuda.
“Over the next 24 hours we will see cloudiness and showers continuing in association with this tropical wave. As the tropical wave moves further towards the west going into tomorrow, Tuesday, we will have lingering moisture and instability and we could see another round of showers and even thunderstorms.”
He added that for the next three to four days, “will likely see unsettled conditions as moisture content remains relatively high and the instability also lingering across the islands.”
This scenario increases the likelihood of showers developing intermittently over the coming days for Antigua and Barbuda.
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