Bret, brewed in the Caribbean Sea, is expected to make landfall on the coast of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Article first published: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5 a.m. EST

Article last updated: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 11 p.m. EST

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 pm Thursday advisory, Bret first crossed the Atlantic Ocean, previously located in the Caribbean Sea, is expected to make landfall on the coast of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Tropical Storm Bret is 5 miles east of Stand 35 miles south of St, with maximum sustained wind of 60 mph. It’s moving 18 mph to the west.

"... the center of Bret is expected to move through and away from the Windward Islands during the next several hours, and then move westward across the eastern and central Caribbean Sea Friday and Saturday." according to analysts. "Gradual weakening is anticipated over the next couple of days, and the system is likely to dissipate over the central Caribbean Sea Saturday night or Sunday."

YESTERDAY (Wednesday):

Yesterday, A hurricane watch has been issued by weathercasters for St. Lucia.

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Government of St. Lucia has discontinued the Hurricane Watch for St. Lucia.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning in in effect for:

- Dominica

- St. Lucia

- Martinique

- Barbados

- St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Interests elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles and the southeastern Caribbean Sea should monitor the progress of Bret.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the tropical storm warning areas through tonight.

RAINFALL: Storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with maximum amounts of 10 inches are possible across portions of the Lesser Antilles from Guadeloupe south through St. Vincent and the Grenadines, including Barbados. The heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially across areas of higher terrain. Urban flooding is also possible.

SURF: Swells generated by Bret are expected to affect portions of the Lesser Antilles through Friday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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