BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - IT is possible that the Federation could experience significant rainfall within the next couple of days owing to a weather disturbance that is expected to pass to the south of it.
The St. Kitts Meteorological Office released information yesterday (Sept. 26) explaining that it is closely monitoring a weather disturbance which is expected to become more organized over the coming days.
“The St. Kitts Meteorological Services is closely monitoring an active tropical wave that is approximately 1200miles to the southeast of St. Kitts- Nevis. All the models that we are using to assess the system are indicating a high probability of the system developing into either a Depression or a Storm as it approaches the island chain.”
The release explained that the centre of the disturbance “should pass through the Windward Islands” and is projected to “pass well to the south of the Federation and thus minimizing the chances of us receiving significant winds”.
However, residents and citizens of St. Christopher and Nevis are asked to take note of the possibility of thunderstorms, rain and rough seas.
“…Showers and thunderstorms are likely to move over the islands Wednesday and Thursday. Seas are expected to be very rough Wednesday and Thursday with possible heights of 12ft on Wednesday and reducing slightly on Thursday to 10ft. Due to this expected rough sea conditions, strong warnings will be put in place for Wednesday and Thursday.
“Mariners and sea bathers are urged to exercise extreme caution as the seas are forecast to become dangerously rough. Residents living in close proximity to the coastline along the Old Road to Sandy Point route should closely monitor the seas and be prepared to respond if their property is threatened by the expected rough seas and likely battering waves.
Individuals are asked to pay attention to media outlets for updated information on the progression of this weather disturbance.
