Source :Loop Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Education has taken the decision to close schools tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
This is according to a statement posted by the Government Information Services.
It notes the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has upgraded the tropical storm watch to a warning for both Antigua and Barbuda, amidst the impending severe weather from Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Met Office has indicated that the chance of storm-force winds impacting the country is now at 90 per cent for Barbuda and 70 per cent for Antigua.
Additionally, several of the island’s public educational institutions are used as shelters and are currently being activated by NODS to be available for public access from 6:30 pm.