Weathercasters issued a tropical storm warning for Dominica

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Article first published: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 5 a.m. EST

Article last updated: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 11 p.m. EST

The National Hurricane Center's 11 pm Wednesday advisory reported that

Tropical Storm Bret is 290 miles east of Barbados, with maximum sustained wind of 65 mph. It’s moving 16 mph to the west. A tropical storm warning has been issued by weathercasters for Dominica.

YESTERDAY (Tuesday):

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

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Government of Dominica has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Dominica.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning in in effect for:

- Dominica

- St. Lucia

- Martinique

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

- Barbados

- St. Vincent and the Grenadines

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within the next 24 to 36 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of Bret. Additional watches or warnings may be required on Thursday.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning areas and possible within the watch areas late Thursday and Thursday night.

RAINFALL: Through Saturday, 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 to 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 begin affecting portions of the Lesser Antilles on Thursday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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