NHC WalletĢ007 Aug 17th,Hurricane Dean passes between Martinique and St Lucia with 100mph winds.The roof at the Children's Ward of the Victoria Hospital had been blown off and roads had been blocked with debris. Six reported killed with 235 million in damage. Hurricane Allen eye passes just south Allen had 130mph winds at the time aug 4th very heavy damage. Statistically when this area should be affectedĭoes not mean the area will be affected by that yearĢ021 July 2nd Hurricane Elsa brushes just south by 34 miles while moving WNW with 75mph winds.ġ886 Aug 16th, 105mph from the ENE passes just southġ891 Aug 18th, 125mph just north from the ESE Hit mapġ898 Sept 11th, 110mph just south from the S.Eġ903 Aug 9th 95mph just north from the eastġ951 Sept 2nd Dog 75mph (hurdat) from the eastġ963 Sept 25th,hurricane Edith hits with 90mph winds press 28.88 10 killed from the ESE. (based on advisories sustained winds, not gusts) Mt.Saint Lucia hurricanes Saint Lucia's history with tropical Sandy Point Community Centre Central Area, Sandy PointĪdelaide Oemler Primary School Central Area, Bottle CreekĬommunity Centre Downtown (Central), South Caicos Moriah Baptist Church Central Town Area, Conch Barīambarra Community Centre Central Town Area, Bambarra Precious Treasures School Near Light Industrial Subdivision, Discovery Bay, ProvidencialesĬonch Bar Community Centre Central Town Area, Conch Bar Healing Waters Ministries Church Off Millennium Highway, Providenciales
Monica’s Anglican Church Cheshire Hall, off Leeward Highway, Providenciales New Testament Church Off Millennium Highway, Providenciales Oseta Jolly Primary School, Blue Hills Blue Hills, Providenciales Smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages in shelters is not allowed and pets are not permitted.Įnid Capron Primary School, Five Cays Five Cays, Providenciales In addition they are advised to bring blankets or sleeping bags, pillows along with toys, cards, games, magazines, books and colouring books to pass the time. They must also bring a 36 hour supply of non-perishable food and water, a change of clothes, sanitary needs, battery-operated radio, baby supplies and flashlight.Īlso those attending shelters should have their identification, valuable papers and medications in their original containers.
Those living near the coastline, living in places that continually flood or any other area that is low-lying and may be hit by storm waves are advised to use the shelters.īefore leaving for a nearby shelter, residents are asked to eat before they arrive as meals will not be available during the first 24 hours. The government’s Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies has set up public shelters across the islands. “Small craft operators within the warning areas should remain in port.” There will be large and destructive waves on coastlines and a rainfall of three to six inches is predicted.Īn alert warned: “Residents in the affected areas should be completing final preparations to secure life and property. Storm surges are likely to affect the islands, raising water levels by as much as one to three feet above normal tide levels.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles from the centre. The erratic winds, which remained close to 85mph with higher gusts, are expected to strengthen. Residents are warned to immediately take sensible precautions to protect their lives and properties.Īt least 14 people are believed to have died when Tomas struck St Lucia at the weekend, triggering landslides and bringing down bridges.Īnd on Thursday evening, as the Weekly News went to press, the storm struck the ill-fated nation of Haiti – where 1.3 million people are still living in tents since January’s devastating earthquake. HURRICANE Tomas has left a deadly trail of destruction through the Caribbean and is set to strike the Turks and Caicos Islands with category one force winds this evening (Friday).