**URGENT – High Surf Advisory!?

? Issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service

⏰ 2:30 pm, Monday 07 April 2025

A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Montserrat due to moderate long-period swells expected to reach our shores.

⚠️ Locations to be Affected:

– Northern and east-facing coastlines

– Reefs and exposed coastal areas

– Areas with shallow, gently to moderately sloping nearshore regions

? Timing:

– Barbuda: From Tuesday dawn until Thursday pre-dawn

– Antigua, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis, and the British Virgin Islands: From Tuesday morning until Thursday morning

– Montserrat: From Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon

? What to Expect:

– Dangerous surf conditions with waves 2 to 3 meters (6-10 feet)

– Strong rip currents

– Coastal flooding and beach erosion

– Potential harm to swimmers, beachgoers, and marine activities

⚠️ Key Impacts:

– Life-threatening surf and rip currents

– Injuries to beachgoers

– **Beach closures**

– Disruptions to marine recreation and businesses

– Damage to coral reefs

– Saltwater intrusion into freshwater supplies

⚠️Precautions:

– Extreme caution for beachgoers, especially in northern and eastern regions.

– Swim only where lifeguards are present, or on more sheltered beaches.

– Stay away from rocky coastlines and be mindful of rip currents.

– If caught in a rip current, float and don’t fight the current. Swim sideways if possible or signal for help.