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PUBLIC ADVISORY: HEAVY RAIN PRODUCING THUNDERSTORMS COULD LEAD TO WET WEEKEND - 0700 PM EDT Thursday, 1st June, 2023

HEAVY RAIN PRODUCING THUNDERSTORMS COULD LEAD TO WET WEEKEND

The combination of a deep upper-level trough and an abundant of tropical moisture will favour the development of thunderstorms that can produce several rounds of heavy rain between tonight and Sunday evening in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The islands of Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos (Western TCI) could experience 4 to 6 inches of rainfall and the islands of South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay (Eastern TCI) could experience 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over the forecast period.

 

POSSIBLE IMPACTS

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  • Localized flooding in flood-prone areas
  • Hazardous road conditions

 

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

  • Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather conditions. If you must travel, check road conditions and choose safer routes, avoiding flooded areas. Plan your activities and travel accordingly, considering the potential risks associated with hazardous road conditions and flooding.
  • Prepare yourself well in advance for potential severe weather impact. Store valuable belongings and important documents in waterproof containers or elevated areas to safeguard them from potential flooding.
  • Review your Family Emergency Plan and your Business Continuity Plan.
  • Clear any debris or blockages from gutters and drains around your property to ensure proper water flow and reduce the risk of localized flooding.
  • Use this time to download the DDME Alert App for significant weather alerts and for useful information on how to prepare for various hazards. Click the link: http://onelink.to/qe7vn2
  • Continue to monitor the DDME website and Social media pages for official weather updates.

The Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies will continue to monitor the weather conditions and advise the public accordingly.

 

Forecaster: Holly Hamilton