Tropical Wave #3 Passing local region
A vigorous & fast-moving tropical wave is currently passing over the local region — bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and a thunderstorm/two to the SSS & surrounding islands. Because this system is moving quickly, conditions should improve as early as late tonight/early tomorrow morning. All road-users (pedestrians & drivers) are advised to use caution along..
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Tropical Depression #2
The 2nd cyclone of the 2013 Hurricane Season (Tropical Depression #2) formed yesterday afternoon just before making landfall in Belize (Central America). Interestingly, there was a small window where TD #2 had the potential to strengthen into a tropical storm when it reached off-shore late Wednesday/early Thursday, but that was ruled out this morning by..
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Approaching Tropical Wave #2
The tropical wave passed mostly south of the local region and has dissipated. However, gusty winds will remain in its wake at least through the next day or two. This system does NOT have the potential to further develop, and we will no longer track its progress. Again we are reminded to Get Prepared &..
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Tropical Update: Andrea
Andrea post-tropical, but affecting northeast As of 5am this morning (Saturday, 8 June), Post-Tropical-Storm Andrea was located at 40.9°N, 72.5°W — about 130 mi (205 km) WSW of Nantucket, Massachusetts/35 mi (55 km) WSW of eastern tip of Long Island/1570 mi (2530 km) NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Its maximum sustained winds were 45 mph..
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Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Supply Kit
After a storm or other natural disaster, local officials and relief workers will be actively trying to restore order, but they cannot reach every district immediately. Help may come within hours, or it may take days. Basic services — such as electricity, gas, water, and telephones — may be cut off, or you may have..
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What to do After a Hurricane
The following safety tips should be followed after the hurricane or tropical storm has passed: 1. Be patient: * Make sure that all is definitely clear outside (wait for the “all-clear” from authorities); 2. Be careful: * Watch out for flooding (which can happen after a hurricane); * Stay away from standing water (it may..
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Outlook for Hurricane Season 2013
Hurricane experts are predicting an active or extremely active season this year — continuing the trend of highly active Atlantic hurricanes (which started in 1995). For the 6-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) foresees a 70% likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms (winds over 39 mph or..
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Tropical Update: Ernesto
Tropical Storm Ernesto was up and down in intensity yesterday (5 August), and as of last night at 11pm was heading for Central America as a weakening tropical storm. This system currently poses NO threat to the local region of St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius and will no longer be mentioned. For Hurricane Safety Tips,..
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Tropical Update: Debby
Tropical Depression Debby quickly moved across northern Florida yesterday afternoon before reaching out into the Atlantic. As of 5pm Wednesday afternoon (27 June), T.D. Debby was located at 29.5°N, 78.3°W – about 180mi E of St. Augustine, Florida/1250mi NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 40mph, and Debby continues moving Eastward..
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