Two tropical waves monitored near Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda: Two tropical waves traveling westward through the Atlantic are under watch for potential development. Antigua and Barbuda are amongst the Caribbean islands, which are being advised to monitor the progress of the two systems as they move closer to the Lesser Antilles.

The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Saturday that both waves pose no immediate threat. They have zero percent chance of forming either a depression or a storm within the next 48 hours. However, the chances may increase later in the week.

One wave over the central Atlantic has a 20 percent chance of developing within the next seven days. Favorable conditions might emerge during the middle of the week.

The second wave, located over the eastern and central Atlantic, has a 30 percent chance of development over the next seven days. The NHC added that there was an indication of possible development by mid to late next week as the system moves to the west.

Antigua and Barbuda is currently within the Atlantic hurricane season, which takes place between June 1 and November 30. The islands are regularly affected by tropical waves and other weather systems during the season.

Tropical Storm Jerry brought heavy rainfall to Antigua and Barbuda in October 2025, with some areas recording between 83 and 238 millimetres of rain over three days.

There is no immediate threat from the two waves of tropical cyclones to Antigua and Barbuda. Even if they fail to form into tropical storms, they will cause rainfall, high winds, and rough seas.

Residents are being advised to follow the weather forecasts as these waves progress towards the west. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services and NHC will keep a close watch on both storms.

Locals are also being encouraged to only rely on updates from the government on any possible changes that may take place in the forecast.