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Tropical Storm Watch for Inagua
Tropical Storm Watch for Inagua
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the island of Inagua as Tropical Storm Emily resumed a westward motion toward the southeast Bahamas, forecasters said.
The Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible generally within 48 hours.Officials at NEMA have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice, to report to the National Emergency Operations C...
Tropical Storm Alert For Inagua
Tropical Storm Alert For Inagua
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is closely monitoring the movement of Tropical Storm Emily, as a tropical storm alert has been issued for the island of Inagua.
Officials at NEMA have put members of its Emergency Function Support group on notice, to report to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in the event the storm strengthens and poses a direct threat to parts of t...
Inagua on tropical storm alert
Inagua on tropical storm alert
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a tropical storm alert for the island of
Inagua.
An alert means that tropical storm conditions are possible generally within 60 hours.
At 11am the centre of Tropical Storm Emily was located near latitude 15.3 degrees north and longitude 63.6 degrees
west or about 745 miles southeast of Great Inagua.
Emily has been meandering during the past sev...
Tropical Storm Emily Could Threaten Bahamas
Tropical Storm Emily Could Threaten Bahamas
TROPICAL STORM EMILY, which formed at 7.30 last night, could threaten the Bahamas if the system continues on its current projected path.
According to the National Hurricane Center, at 5am Tuesday there was little change in organisation in Tropical Storm Emily. An Airforce hurricane hunter aircraft was scheduled to investigate at noon to give a better indication of the system's strength.
Curr...
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Matthew Town Torn Apart
Along the roads there were signs of devastation everywhere. Roofs were caved in, large trees were uprooted, glass had been blown out of many buildings, and many utility poles and lines were leveled.
Up to Tuesday evening the island of Inagua was still without light, water and landline telephone services.
Inagua Prepares For TS Emily
Inagua Prepares For TS Emily
Inagua residents were in preparation mode yesterday, establishing a command center and public shelters as Tropical Storm Emily slowly moved closer to the island.
Based on the forecast track yesterday, Inagua should be affected by the storm on Thursday.
Rector of St. Philip's Anglican Church in Mathew Town, Father Tellison Glover, said yesterday that his church would be used as one of two storm s...
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
No Water or Electricity in Inagua
The people of Inagua appeared in good spirits yesterday, despite the fact that many of the island's buildings were severely damaged by Hurricane Ike, and there was no electricity and - up to press time - running water on the island.
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
Morton Salt To Close Indefinitely
The economy of Inagua has been dealt a crippling blow with the indefinite closure of Morton Salt.
Sunday's passage of Hurricane Ike totally destroyed Morton's main building and melted tons of salt in its salt pans, forcing management to cease operations at the establishment, the island's main economic engine.
Inagua Preparing for Direct Hit From Hurricane Tomas
Inagua Preparing for Direct Hit From Hurricane Tomas
Residents of Inagua are starting to experience the effects of Hurricane Tomas. By now they should have already completed preparation for the storm and settled in safe shelters. Tropical storm force winds were forecast to begin to impact the island from 11am and increase steadily to hurricane force by 4 pm today. Hurricane force winds will continue until a little after midnight; however, there will...
Inagua On Alert
Inagua On Alert
Inagua residents are steadily preparing for the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac, including stockpiling necessities and securing their properties.