NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT NOON FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST, 2016
AT 11AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FIONA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 17.8°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 43.5° WEST OR ABOUT 1295 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.
TROPICAL STORM FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 10 MPH AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WITH SOME INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 45 MILES PER HOUR WITH HIGHER GUSTS BUT FIONA IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6PM
PREPARED BY FORECASTER: BASIL A. DEAN
THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST, 2016 AT NOON
TROPICAL STORM FIONA
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6:00 AM, SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST 201.
FIONA EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION LATER TODAY
AT 5:00 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FIONA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 19.2°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 46.7° WEST OR ABOUT 1000 MILES EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.
FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 13 MPH.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 40 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) WITH HIGHER GUSTS. FIONA IS FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION LATER TODAY AND COULD DEGENERATE INTO A REMNANT LOW ON MONDAY.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 12 NOON.
PREPARED BY FORECASTER: SHEZELLE MATHER
SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST 2016
VANDALISM OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING
VANDALISM OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE LOCATED ON THE ANGLICAN 'ST. THOMAS' CHURCH DISTRIBUTION SITE
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning in collaboration with the Water Undertaking Unit within the Department of Public Works would like to advise the residents of Grand Turk that due to the recent vandalism of the water distribution line located on the Anglican “St. Thomas” church distribution site, Water Undertaking will not be able to provide water service to the following districts;
Breeze Brea
North Ridge
North Creek
Godette Allotments
Hospital Road
Moores Alley
Overback
Cork Tree Beach
Water Undertaking is utilizing all efforts to expedite downtime while repairs are being done.
The Ministry and Department would like to ask all customer to be as vigilant as possible and notify the Water Undertaking Division at (1-649) 338-3519 or (1-649) 338-3522 if you notice any leaks or any person(s) tampering with the system.
We thank you in advance for your continuous patience and cooperation.
BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST
BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST 2016
GENERAL SITUATION: A WEAK MID TO LOW LEVEL TROUGH WILL TRIGGER UNSETTLED WEATHER OVER THE BAHAMAS.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: BOATERS AND BEACHGOERS ARE BEING URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO MODERATE TO NORTHEAST TO EASTERLY SWELLS EMANATING FROM TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA THAT COULD MAINLY AFFECT THE EASTERN ISLANDS THROUGH MID-WEEK.
NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AT FIRST WITH INCREASING CLOUDINESS SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
ADVISORY: BOATERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN SWELLS.
WINDS:NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS FALLING LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT TIMES.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET BUT SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN MODERATE NORTHEAST TO EASTERLY SWELLS.
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
ADVISORY: BOATERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN SWELLS.
WINDS:NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS INCREASING NORTHEASTERLY AT 15 KNOTS BY TONIGHT.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 93 °F 34 °C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE 77 °F 25 °C
SUNRISE: 6:47 AM MOONSET: 12:01 PM HIGH TIDE: 12:28 PM HIGH TIDE: 12:47 AM WED
SUNSET: 7:37 PM MOONRISE:11:43 PM LOW TIDE: 6:48 PM LOW TIDE: 7:05 AM WED
EXTENDED FORECAST: (FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS)
FORECAST FOR (DAY 2) WEDNESDAY
WEATHER: VARIABLE CLOUDINESS WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET
FORECAST FOR (DAY 3) THURSDAY
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH FEW SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 KNOTS OVER THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND EASTERLY AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 3 FEET OR LESS OVER THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND 2 TO 4 FEET OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: PLEASE SEE LATEST ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA AND NEWLY FORMED TROPICAL STORM GASTON.
PATRICIA WEEKS/vm
TROPICAL STORM GASTON
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM GASTON ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST 2016 2016
GASTON, THE SEVENTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC
AT 5:00AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GASTON WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 13.2°NORTH ANDLONGITUDE 32.4 WEST OR 545 MILES WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.
GASTON IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 20 MPH AND THIS GENERAL MOTION WITH A SLIGHT DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 50 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) WITH HIGHER GUSTS. ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST, AND GASTON IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY.
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS
DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 2016.
FIONA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION
AT 5:00AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.4°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 58.4° WEST OR ABOUT 525 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 18 MPH. A CONTINUED WEST-NORTHWESTWARD MOTION WITH A GRADUAL DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS FORECAST LATER TODAY AND ON TUESDAY.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MILES PER HOUR (MPH)
WITH HIGHER GUSTS. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS, BUT FIONA COULD BECOME A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT NOON.
PREPARED BY FORECASTER: ORSON NIXON 08/22/2016.
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS
DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 2016.
FIONA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION
AT 5:00AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.4°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 58.4° WEST OR ABOUT 525 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 18 MPH. A CONTINUED WEST-NORTHWESTWARD MOTION WITH A GRADUAL DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS FORECAST LATER TODAY AND ON TUESDAY.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MILES PER HOUR (MPH)
WITH HIGHER GUSTS. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS, BUT FIONA COULD BECOME A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT NOON.
PREPARED BY FORECASTER: ORSON NIXON 08/22/2016.
Grand Turk’s First Annual Eco-Camp a Great Success!
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND GAMING
Last week Grand Turk youth had the opportunity to participate in the island’s first, annual Eco-camp. The camp, a collaboration between the Turks & Caicos National Museum, and the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR), ran from the 15th to the 19th August, and not only allowed for some summer fun but also introduced participants to some of the environmental issues faced by the TCI.
“The DECR is pleased to have collaborated successfully with the National Museum! It was wonderful to witness Grand Turk’s youth show an interest and learn so much about their environment. We look forward to this becoming an annual event in Grand Turk’s summer calendar,” said DECR’s Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant.
The camp was sponsored by the TCNM’s Children’s Club and the DECR, which made it possible for a total of 13 children to enjoy activities such as learning to swim, kayaking, snorkelling, and even a trip to Gibb’s Cay! All children had to do was register the week before, at no expense, and ensure they showed up on time every day.
“This camp gave the youth of Grand Turk the opportunity to learn first-hand about the wonderful natural resources Grand Turk has to offer, and also how to protect them for future generations,” said Patricia Saxton, Director of the Turks & Caicos National Museum.
The TCNM and the DECR would like to thank the following individuals / organisations for their kind contributions towards making this program a success:
Ben Strubenberg, Turks & Caicos Swimming Federation
Reef Peepers
Oasis Divers
Papa J’s Tours
FIONA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 2016.
FIONA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION
AT 5:00AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.4°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 58.4° WEST OR ABOUT 525 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 18 MPH. A CONTINUED WEST-NORTHWESTWARD MOTION WITH A GRADUAL DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS FORECAST LATER TODAY AND ON TUESDAY.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) WITH HIGHER GUSTS. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS, BUT FIONA COULD BECOME A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT NOON.
PREPARED BY FORECASTER: ORSON NIXON
08/22/2016.
TROPICAL STORM FIONA
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 12 NOON THURSDAY 18TH AUGUST 2016 …
AT 11:00 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FIONA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.4°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 40.5° WEST OR ABOUT 1095 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.
FIONA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST (WNW) AT 8 MPH
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 45 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SLOW STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO, FOLLOWED BY GRADUAL WEAKENING OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE NEXT NEWS ITEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6:00 PM
PREPARED BY FORECASTER : N.ARMSTRONG
18TH AUGUST 2016