Occasionally cloudy skies, periods of light rain and pockets of moderate-heavy showers with thunderstorms are likely across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) this afternoon, as moisture trails a tropical wave…Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams should exercise caution. Temporary reduction in showers and thunderstorm activity is possible by mid-morning Sunday. However, Tropical Storm Beryl is strengthening and could approach our area as a Category 1 or 2 Hurricane by Monday. Another area of concern with a 60% chance of development could track near our area by Wednesday…Keep up-to-date with Watches/Warnings for SVG…Be Prepared!!
Moderate-fresh (25 - 35km/h) breeze across our islands could start increasing Sunday afternoon, as ‘Beryl’ nears SVG and winds of hurricane (90 - 110km/h) strength are possible during Monday.
Sea conditions are slight to moderate in open water, ranging 0.5m - 1.0m west of our islands and 1.0m - 2.0m east of our islands, rising >4m during Monday with hazardous seas...Be Prepared!!
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services (SVGMET Services) will issue updates/advisories as necessary…Be Prepared!!
Meteorological Forecaster: Joan Mc Donald