Hurricane Isaac holding steady in strength as it moves westward towards Dominica…preparation advised.
Issued at 5am, Monday 10th September, 2018.
At 5am, Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 14.7 degrees north and longitude 42.7 degrees west or about 1230 miles east of the Windward Islands. Isaac is moving west at a forward speed of 13mph (20km/h) with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph or 120 km/h. Hurricane force winds extend outwards up to 10 miles or 20 km from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km). Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or two and Isaac is expected to weaken by the middle of the week on approaching the islands.
On the forecast track, the system is expected to pass over or near to Dominica on Thursday. However, activity associated with the system should begin affecting Dominica by early Wednesday.
Residents are advised to keep informed on the progress of this system and to make all necessary preparations. Regardless of intensity, a deterioration in weather conditions can be expected across Dominica by Wednesday, increasing to widespread moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and winds gusting to possibly hurricane force by Thursday. Rough to dangerously high seas are expected to begin affecting Dominica by Wednesday night through to Friday with waves peaking near 12 feet.
A WATCH OR WARNING MAY BE ISSUED FOR DOMINICA BY LATE TODAY OR EARLY TOMORROW. The next update will be at 11am.
