Antares Guests // Storm Advisory
TROPICAL STORM WARNING
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10/22/2023 - Sunday 9am
The ports are OPEN. The first passenger ferry is at 10am with regular schedules resuming.
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10/21/2023 - Saturday 3pm
Ports will be CLOSING at 8PM this evening.
Last ferry service will be:
Cruz Bay - 7PM
Red Hook - 7:30PM
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10/21/2023 - Saturday 9am
National Hurricane Center advises the USVI communities to prepare for 2-4” of rain associated with Hurricane Tammy as she passes the eastern side of the Leeward Islands as early as Sunday. There are NO hurricane or tropical storm watches or warnings for the USVI at this time. The ports remain OPEN and car barges and ferries are currently running.
Current guests ~ Please see notes at the bottom of this page for additional information.
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10/20/2023 - Friday 5pm
Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition YANKEE for U.S. Virgins Islands seaports and seven Puerto Rico seaports due to Hurricane Tammy, and the possibility of gale force winds (39 mph) arriving within 24 hours. Ports remain OPEN at this time. If/when port conditions are set to ZULU, the ports will close.
Although Tammy is now a category 1 hurricane, she is not expected to change the forecast for the USVI. We are still advised to expect 2-4 inches of rain as the primary effect of Tammy’s passing.
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10/20/2023 - Friday 11am
Tropical Storm Tammy has increased to Hurricane Tammy. The storm remains 100+ miles East of the USVI currently and moving west-northwest. A turn toward the northwest is anticipated by this evening, followed by a north-northwestward and northward turn Saturday night through Sunday night.
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10/20/2023 - Friday 9am
NOAA Advisory #8
RAINFALL: Tammy is expected to produce the following storm total rainfall:
Leeward Islands: 4 to 8 inches with maximum amounts of 12 inches
Northern Windward Islands: 2 to 4 inches with maximum amounts of 6 inches
British and U.S. Virgin Islands into eastern Puerto Rico: 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches These rains may produce isolated flash and urban flooding, along with isolated mudslides in areas of higher terrain.
Ports remain open in the USVI with ferries and barges running.
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10/19/2023 - Thursday 5pm
NOAA Advisory #6
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Tammy was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 56.6 West. Tammy is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A slower west-northwestward motion is expected tonight. A turn toward the northwest is forecast on Friday, and this motion should continue through Saturday. A northward motion is forecast to begin Saturday night or Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of Tammy will move near or over the Leeward Islands Friday and Saturday, and then move north of the Leeward Islands Saturday night and Sunday.
Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected tonight, but gradual strengthening is expected to begin on Friday and continue into this weekend. Tammy is forecast to be at or near hurricane intensity when it moves near the Leeward Islands Friday night and Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) primarily to the east of the center. The latest minimum central pressure is estimated from reconnaissance aircraft data is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
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10/19/2023 - Thursday 11am
NOAA Advisory #5
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Tammy was about 425 miles (680 km) east-southeast of Guadeloupe. Tammy is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A slower west-northwest motion is expected through tonight. A turn toward the northwest is forecast on Friday, and this motion should continue into the weekend. On the forecast track, the center of Tammy will move near or over the Leeward Islands Friday and Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Tammy is forecast to be at or near hurricane intensity when it moves near the Leeward Islands. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
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10/19/2023 - Thursday 10am
Greetings,
As of the 8 am update from the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Tammy has continued to strengthen. A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in effect for the USVI and Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra.
Locally heavy rainfall is expected Friday into Sunday, with accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and the potential for flash flooding. Interests in the Territory should keep a close eye on the system as it makes its approach over the next 48 hours.
For the latest updates, visit www.nhc.noaa.gov and follow VITEMA for local alerts.
With this, our crew will be going house to house today to secure properties. Please see the list of what we will be doing on each property, a list of things you should know or do on your end to remain dry and safe... every house has their little quirks, so we will do our best to make sure you are aware and prepared.
For guests scheduled to depart/arrive on Saturday or Sunday, there is a a high possibility that ports will close at some point, which includes all transportation between Cruz Bay and Red Hook. We highly recommend making accommodations on St. Thomas to help ensure a stress free departure/arrival. We also recommend calling your airlines about their policy regarding potential storm approaching and scenarios if canceled flights.
We will be in touch later in the day for an update, and again with each of you individually. If you will be departing early with this news, just let us know.
Thank you and enjoy you day!
Rosanne Ramos Lloyd
Antares Property & Hospitality
In-House Antares Guests:
What we may be doing at your Villa prior to start of storm conditions:
Moving spare and exposed propane tanks; tuck in and/or lay down.
Moving exterior umbrellas, plants/pots to secure locations.
Moving and/or securing exterior tables; all glass will go Inside.
Chairs and other outdoor furniture may be stowed inside or other designated location.
Some exterior items may be placed inside pool.
Removing bird feeders and exterior decor.
Securing anything that will swing (i.e. gates, chimes, exterior decor).
Checking drains and gutters.
Closing easy shutters in prevailing wind-side.
House specifics — will take pictures and send you FYI items if needed…
Depending on storm development, we may be returning a second time to lock down additional shutters and/or remove screens.
Items you may prep:
Keep closed toe shoes handy…(i.e. not flop flops).
Old towels handy (Antares will pull these out of storage for you) for use on floor for wet feet coming in, and if leaks discovered.
Keep phones fully charged.
Locate match lighter stick (for stove if power goes out).
Consider an extra bag of ice (extra if power goes out).
Make sure plenty of water at the house. Gallons jugs are for purchase at most stores.
Locate all flashlights in house, per room.
Check your gas tank in your car…top off your tank if possible.
Please refer to your Villa App about power outages.
During Storm:
Stay home, do not drive.
Be aware water leaks in house; please use old towels, take picture and report to Rosanne via text.
Expect lots of leaves and branches.
Expect falling rocks of all sizes and water run-off.
Report via text to Rosanne, at any time.
Do not go outside during the storm.
Keep windows and doors closed and locked if possible (wind can move them open).
Limit alcohol consumption during the storm and aftermath.
If Power Outage and No Auto Generator/Battery Back up:
Water filtration and pump will not work in power outage. Please do not shower, use faucets or flush toilets. If you run water, you may not have water immediately come back on when power returns.
Limit opening door to fridge and freezer as much as possible.
Post Storm:
Our crew will be coming by as soon as roads safe and we are able. We will notify you via text of any government issued road closures, port closings or curfews.
Report any limbs and rocks that may need to be moved for safety.
After and during rain events we often see “wildlife/bugs” more often... because of disturbed nests. This is island life normal. :)
If branches and leaves are in the pool, and you feel comfortable, please skim pool to help keep filters from clogging and so you may enjoy sooner!
Drive slowly after a rain event; you will see lots of rocks in the road and possible undermined roads.
If we have stowed exterior furniture, please feel free to reset if you want to use immediately. Our crew will be making rounds as soon as conditions are safe to check in and re-set furniture.
Emergencies // Questions // Reporting
Antares guests should text:
Rosanne @ 401-996-6751 and/or Antares office line @ 321-421-0499
VITEMA:
To sign up for or view the Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management (VITEMA) alerts, visit:
http://www.vitema.vi.gov/