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Hurricane Warning #6 for Tobago – RED LEVEL
Hurricane – Sun, Jun 30, 2024 11:00 PM to Mon, Jul 1, 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Issuance time #11 (local time) Sun, Jun 30, 2024 10:55 PM
Start date (local time) Sun, Jun 30, 2024 11:00 PM
End date (local time) Mon, Jul 1, 2024 12:00 PM
Description: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Tobago. This means there is a higher potential for hurricane conditions, including sustained winds in excess of 118 km/h, within the warning area, in this case within the next 13 hours. As of 11 pm, Hurricane Beryl was located near 11.5°N 58.1°W, approximately 264km east of Tobago, moving west near 31 km/h. Tobago can expect a gradual deterioration in conditions, beginning with periods of showers and gusty winds in excess of 70km/h after midnight. There is a high chance (80%) of hazardous seas with large, battering waves. Mariners should expect wave heights to increase significantly, posing a danger to small craft, coastal and offshore activities. Strong currents and choppy seas will make navigation hazardous.
The next update will be at 2 am (Monday 01st July 2024) or earlier if necessary.
Instructions: Take immediate actions to protect their lives, livelihoods, and property. Shelter in place or evacuate to a safe location if your home is unsafe or vulnerable to flooding or wind damage. Secure food, water and medicine for at least 7 days in waterproof containers. Outdoor drains should be clear and loose objects secured by now. Sandbags should be near all entrances to your home. Monitor official news sources and weather updates from www.metoffice.gov.tt. Follow instructions of government officials.
More information: www.odpm.gov.tt
Area description: TOBAGO
https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/early_warning
