Due to the effects from Tropical Storm Tammy to affect the Leeward Islands October 2023, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over the next couple of days.
Tropical Storm Tammy to Affect Leeward Islands: October 2023 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Tammy — which is currently approximately 190 miles east southeast of Barbados and moving west northwest at a speed of ten miles per hour — are at 60 miles per hour; and landfall is expected to occur as a strong tropical storm somewhere in the islands of Guadeloupe as early as late in the evening tomorrow, Friday, October 20, 2023 just prior to strengthening to a hurricane.
Up to as much as ten inches of rain can fall in local areas of across the Leeward Islands and northern Windward Islands, as the British Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands into eastern Puerto Rico may experience as much as four inches of rain.
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for:
- Guadeloupe
- Antigua
- Barbuda
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Anguilla
- Saint Barthelemy
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
- Dominica
- Guadeloupe
- Antigua
- Barbuda
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Anguilla
- SaintBarthelemy
- Sint Maarten
- Saint Martin
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
- Barbados
- Martinique
- Saba
- Saint Eustatius
A storm surge of up to three feet above normal tide levels, large swells of surf, localized flash flooding, strong rip currents, windy conditions, and the aforementioned significant precipitation are all possible. Electrical power outages are likely to occur; and an isolated tornado may be possible.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to the Leeward Islands over the next couple of days, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are six airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- American Airlines has issued travel alerts for nine airports in eight countries for Friday, October 20, 2023 through Monday, October 23, 2023; and Thursday, October 26, 2023 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Delta Air Lines has issued travel alerts for San Juan, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, and Saint Thomas for Friday, October 20, 2023 through Saturday, October 21, 2023; and Wednesday, October 25, 2023 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- JetBlue Airways has issued travel alerts for Bridgetown, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, and Saint Thomas for Friday, October 20, 2023 through Saturday, October 21, 2023; and Wednesday, October 25, 2023 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Spirit Airlines has issued travel alerts for Saint Croix, Sint Maarten, and Saint Thomas for Friday, October 20, 2023 through Saturday, October 21, 2023; and Thursday, October 26, 2023 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued travel alerts for:
- Bridgetown for Thursday, October 19, 2023.
- Fort-de-France for Friday, October 20, 2023.
- Antigua and Pointe-à-Pitre for Saturday, October 21, 2023.
- WestJet Airways has issued travel alerts for Oranjestad, Bridgetown, and Punta Cana for Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Final Boarding Call
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce of the United States.
