SVG Meteorological Services closely monitoring area of disturbed weather

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services continues to closely monitor an  area of disturbed weather located near longitude 56° West, or about 345 miles (555 kilometers) east-southeast of the Windward Islands.

In a statement issued at 6:00 am on Wednesday, August 24, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services said the latest model guidance suggests that environmental conditions could become more  favorable for slow development of this system in several days, while it is forecast to move across  the Windward Islands and into the Caribbean Sea.

Regardless of development, this system is expected to produce moderate to heavy showers,  thunderstorm activity and gusty winds across SVG from early Thursday. Due to the saturated  nature of the soils from the recent rainfall event, flash-flood watches or warnings may be issued later today.

All residents are advised to keep informed and pay close attention to information being issued  by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services by visiting our website at http://www.meteo.gov.vc/ or by following us on Facebook via, https://facebook.com/svgweather 

This information statement is intended for preparedness purposes.