Hurricane Tammy: Leeward Islands Brace for Severe Conditions; USVI and Puerto Rico Anticipate Up to 2 Inches of Rain

The National Hurricane Center has issued a new advisory at 5:00 AM AST on Saturday, indicating that Hurricane Tammy has shifted its trajectory to a northwestward direction, positioning itself east of Dominica. The Leeward Islands are now preparing for potential hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall forecasted for later today and tonight. Current Hurricane Status: Location: 15.2N 60.4W, about 60 miles ESE of Dominica and approximately 100 miles SE of Guadeloupe. Winds: Maximum sustained winds are clocking in at 80 mph, with even stronger gusts. Direction and Speed: Presently, Tammy is moving at 9 mph in a northwest direction. Pressure: The current central pressure of the hurricane is measured at 991 mb or 29.27 inches. Advisories in Effect: Hurricane Warnings are in place for: Guadeloupe Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla St. Maarten St. Martin and St. Barthelemy Hurricane Watches have been issued for: Dominica Saba and St. Eustatius ...