Warning: This is not an Actual alert The alert below is marked as Test — not actionable to the general public.

This alert updates the previously published alerts below:

Expected Heavy Rainfall
April 28, 2026, 3:20 p.m.

CAP Alert · Test

Tropical cyclone UPDATE- Ken Now a hurricane

CAP XML
Expired: Hurricane
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 25 Aug 2026 14:24
  • Effective 25 Aug 2026 14:00
  • Onset 26 Aug 2026 00:00
  • Expires 27 Aug 2026 00:00
Severity
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Tropical Storm Ken Now a Hurricane - hurricane warning in effect -Hurricane Winds expected

Area

Antigua, Barbuda, SKB,Montserrat

Event description

At 2 pm, Tropical Storm Ken became a hurricane. It continues to move toward the islands, and impacts from sustained hurricane winds of 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph are expected at midnight. These winds could cause infrastructural damage and disruption to utility and communication services. Large waves of 10 to 12 feet with storm surge are possible along coastal areas, mainly along the eastern section of the islands. Rainfall accumulation in excess of 90 mm in 3 hours will cause dangerous flash flooding and mudslides,

Instructions

Preparation to save life and property should be completed by 8 pm tonight. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas should move to higher ground and remain in a safe location until the all-clear is given. Mariners should remain in port and seek safe anchorage. Sea bathing is prohibited.