Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Montserrat

The Depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday as it nears the islands. At this time, it is most likely that it will be a moderate tropical storm when it reaches. However, there still remains some uncertainty as to exact strength therefore residents are urged to implement their hurricane preparedness plans for a potentially strong tropical storm.

At the reasonable worst-case scenario, the system could pose a moderate threat, with the potential to cause significant impacts from storm force winds, high seas and moderate flooding resulting in some disruptions to daily life and damage to weak infrastructure.

At 8PM, the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near Latitude 15.6 North, Longitude 53.1 West or about 610 Miles East of Montserrat.
Based on the forecast track, the system will likely affect Montserrat Late Saturday into Sunday. Skies will become overcast with showers and thunderstorms late Saturday and into most of Sunday. Rainfall totals in excess of two inches ae also likely and could lead to flooding in low and flood prone areas. Residents in these areas should keep this in mind.

Seas will deteriorate with the passage of the depression and could peak near 2.8 meters or 9 feet. Therefore mariners should stay in port beginning late Saturday into Sunday.

All residents are urged to monitor the movement of Tropical Depression Seven closely and act to protect life and property.

FORECASTER LETITIA HUMPHREYS