Vincentians urged to remain indoors as Tropical Storm Bret continues to impact SVG (+video)
Storm surge at Georgetown Thursday afternoon
Press Release
June 23, 2023

Vincentians urged to remain indoors as Tropical Storm Bret continues to impact SVG (+video)

Vincentians are being warned to remain indoors and adhere to the latest advisories  from the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) as persistent  heavy rains continue to impact the state.

Dangerous storm surge with sea swells peaking at 4.5 meters (15ft) continue to  impact the north eastern coast of mainland St. Vincent.

Three houses have been significantly damaged, while one dwelling home was  completely washed away, in addition to confirmed reports that two other structures  lost their roofs completely.

The Ministry of Education has already announced that schools would remain closed  on Friday June 23.

At 2:am, Friday (June 23), the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near  latitude 13.4° North; longitude 61.9° West, or approximately 50 miles (75  kilometres) west of SVG.

Tropical Storm Bret is moving towards the west at 17 mph (27 km/h) with maximum  sustained winds of 60 mph (97km/h) with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds  extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the centre.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect as tropical storm conditions are expected across  SVG throughout Friday. (NEMO)

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