SVG now under Tropical Storm warning as Bret approaches

St Vincent and the Grenadines has been placed under Tropical Storm warning as of 2pm on June 22, 2003.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 24 hours.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that heavy rain and strong winds are expected in portions of the Lesser Antilles later today and tonight.

SUMMARY OF 2:00 PM

LOCATION…13.4N 58.9W ABOUT 45 MI…70 KM ENE OF BARBADOS ABOUT 140 MI…225 KM ESE OF ST. LUCIA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…65 MPH…100 KM/H P

RESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 265 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H MINIMUM

CENTRAL PRESSURE…1002 MB…29.59 INCHES

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for St. Lucia, a Tropical Storm Warning in in effect for Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within the next 24 hours.

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