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Tsunami warning issued for Jamaica, other Caribbean islands

Tsunami warning issued for Jamaica, other Caribbean islands

January 29, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Jamaica, News, WEATHER

A tsunami warning is in effect for Jamaica following the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck in the Caribbean Sea between the island and neighbouring Cuba on Tuesday. A tsunami warning is also in effect for Cuba and the Cayman Islands. According to Jamaica’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1 metres or 3 ft above the tide level ... »

Tropical Storm Juliette is expected to become a hurricane later today. (ANOTHER ONE)

Tropical Storm Juliette is expected to become a hurricane later today. (ANOTHER ONE)

September 4, 2019 2019 EVENTS, News, WEATHER

Even as Hurricane Dorian continues to batter some of the islands of The Bahamas, the National Hurricane Centre is warning that another Hurricane is on the horizon. Tropical Storm Juliette is expected to become a hurricane later today. The agency said that at 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Juliette was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 112.6 West, 745 km South Southwe... »