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Another Tornado Watch issued for parts of the island
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a tornado watch for parts of the twin-island state, effective until 3 PM today. The alert, issued at 10:50 AM Monday, covers northern and western Antigua, Barbuda, and surrounding waters.
“Unstable weather conditions will possibly result in tornadoes/waterspouts somewhere near or within the specified watch area,” the Meteorological Services announced, noting that “the risk to life and property is medium.”
The potential hazards from these weather conditions are serious, with the Met Office warning of possible “injury or death, damaged or destroyed homes, businesses and other structures.” They also cautioned about “extensive property loss” and potential “disruption to power, communication, transportation and other services.”
They also said that the thunderstorms associated with these conditions could bring heavy rains and flash flooding.
The Met office urged residents to “review tornado safety rules and be prepared to act quickly to move to a place of safety, in an interior room, if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching.”
They emphasized that “acting early helps to save lives,” and residents in affected areas are urged to stay tuned to local media for updates and any potential warnings.
You guys sound like some jokers in a pack of cards talking about tornadoes. You need to research how tornadoes are formed and stop issuing tonado warning. Get your facts straight about tornadoes. We the Antiguan people a not stupid, if ŵe were really to get a tornado, what really would the affected people do to protect them from the after effect of that typhoon. Get your facts straight meteologist it’s like you study meteors rather than the weather.