Hurricane Sam is maintaining a northwestward track across the Atlantic. While the system inches closer to the region, it is expected to pass well north of our islands later this week. Meanwhile, a favourable upper level environment and the instability associated with the passage of Hurricane Sam increases the likelihood of occasional scattered showers; some of which may be moderate/heavy at times accompanied by thunderstorm activity across SVG during the next few days. Residents and motorists should remain alert as the hurricane/wet season continues as ‘flare ups’ which are sudden downpours are likely to occur.