Last Updated on August 21, 2023, 7:25 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The St Kitts and Nevis MET (Meteorological) office shared a significant update on the country’s weather. A flash flooding watch is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Kitts. The warning stays in effect for the areas of St. Kitts until 6 AM on Monday, August 21, 2023.
The Caribbean region is in the middle of the Atlantic Season. In line with this, the MET office is important in ensuring that the country’s people can remain safe in an emergency. The Caribbean islands, including the twin islands of St Kitts and Nevis remain at the risk for hurricane related destruction.
Accordingly, the teams at St Kitts and Nevis MET office regularly interact with the communities to update them on the appropriate safety measures they can employ in an emergency in the current weather. The flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
During the hours that the MET office has cautioned of the flood Watch, they have, in the same breath, advised the Persons of the country to stay off the roads and avoid known waterways.
Meanwhile, the MET office of St. Kitts Met Services and NEMA have also shared in the weather update that the teams are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Franklin. The said storm has developed from Invest 90L in the Caribbean Sea.
No tropical storm Watches or Warnings are expected for us in St Kitts and Nevis according to the current weather update. Nonetheless, Tropical Storm Franklin’s feeder bands are expected to cause an increase in showers and thunderstorms for St. Kitts and Nevis overnight, with a gradual improvement tomorrow.
Possible rainfall totals of up to 38mm or 1.75 inches may also occur during this period. In line with this, the MET office and the NEMA has urged the people to exercise caution when traversing the roadways and areas prone to flash flooding and rockslides.
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