A tropical wave moving through the Eastern Caribbean is expected to bring unsettled weather to Antigua and Barbuda this afternoon and evening, according to Antigua News Room, with officials urging residents to remain alert for thunderstorms and hazardous conditions.
Climatologist Dale Destin said the system is likely to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of generating between 3 and 12 millimetres (0.12 to 0.5 inches) of rainfall.
While significant rainfall is not anticipated, Destin cautioned that some thunderstorms could intensify, producing brief heavy showers, strong wind gusts, and frequent lightning. These conditions carry the potential for localised flooding and other disruptions.
Weather conditions are forecast to improve by Sunday as the tropical wave exits the region. The outlook calls for a low 30 percent chance of showers, with easterly winds ranging from 12 to 18 mph and gusts reaching as high as 28 mph.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates, secure outdoor objects, and take precautions when thunderstorms develop.
Destin expressed confidence that calmer weather will return once the system moves away from the islands, signing off with a simple message: "Happy weekend."
