Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, July 16, 2008( NEMO)According to an 8:35 am release from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Office (SVGMET), a strong Tropical Wave is now along 52W S of 18N, moving W near 15KT with an
organized area of low pressure centered about 350 miles east of the Windward Island that has the potential to become a Tropical Depression today.

This system is expected to bring gusty winds and locally heavy rains to the Windward Islands during the next day or so. As a result, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to see increasingly cloudy skies with scattered locally moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds as conditions continues to deteriorate today and continue possibly through Thursday.

Residents in flood prone areas are advised to keep a “watchful eye” and exercise caution.

Gusty Winds can cause unsecured house roof to be blown off and can also cause trees and electricity poles to fall.

Prolonged and high rainfall may result in land slides and land slippages in areas that are highly prone. 

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is reminding the public to:

- Listen continuously to local radio stations for updated weather information.
- Be ready to respond and act quickly if you are living in flood prone areas. Floods and flash floods can happen quickly and without warning.
- Exercise caution when driving along areas prone to landslides and flooding.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Office (SVGMET) and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will continue to monitor this Tropical Wave System.

Contact:
National Emergency Management Organisation
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
West Indies
Tel: 784-456-2975, ext. 550
Fax:  784-457-1691
Email: nemosvg@yahoo.com