The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has issued a weather alert for U.S. citizens and residents in the Eastern Caribbean and northern Leeward Islands due to Tropical Storm Jerry. The National Hurricane Center has forecasted that tropical storm conditions may affect the northern Leeward Islands from late Thursday into Friday, October 9 and 10.
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected across the Leeward Islands during this period, raising concerns about possible flash flooding, particularly in areas with higher terrain. A Tropical Storm Watch has been put in place for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Guadeloupe, and nearby islands.
The embassy advises individuals in affected areas to monitor local media and updates from the National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov for the latest information and forecasts. Travelers are urged to keep their travel documents up to date and accessible.
Residents and visitors should review guidance from emergency management organizations, such as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), and be prepared to seek secure shelter if weather conditions worsen.
The embassy provided contact details for emergencies and non-emergency inquiries and recommended enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates. Additional resources for emergency preparedness are available at Ready.Gov.
"Monitor local media and the National Hurricane Center website (www.nhc.noaa.gov) for updates and the latest forecast.
Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
Review local and regional emergency management organizations for information on emergency preparedness, including the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).
Seek secure shelter if weather conditions deteriorate."