Portsmouth Disaster Management Committee

03/11/2025

Happy Independence Day.

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

Be sure to tune in to the radio simulcast broadcast at 6 pm this evening, as it will feature interviews with the Senior Met Officer, Marshall Alexander, the National Disaster Coordinator, Fitzroy Pascal, and the host Carlisle Jno Baptiste, the Communications Officer from the Office of Disaster Management. You can listen through DBS Radio, Kairi FM, Q95 FM Radio, and Vibes Radio. Tune in for updates on Tropical Storm Jerry!!

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

🌧 Weather Alert – Thursday October 9th
Tropical Storm is approaching the northern Leewards🌀
Expect increasing cloudiness, showers & isolated thunderstorms today with gusty winds. Flooding, landslides & falling rocks are possible – stay alert, especially in vulnerable areas.

🌊 Seas will be rough:
📍Up to 12 ft (east coast) | 8 ft (west coast)
🚩Small Craft Warning & High Surf Advisory in effect
All sea users and coastal residents: take precautions now!

📍 At 5AM, Jerry was ~240 miles east of Dominica. Rainfall of 2–4 inches is expected with strong gusts. A flood watch may be issued later today.

🌀 Monitor official updates. Stay safe. Secure loose items.

08/10/2025

⚠️🌪️ TROPICAL STORM JERRY UPDATE – 5:00 PM AST 🌪️⚠️

Unstable conditions will continue to affect the area tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.
An increase in showers can be expected from Thursday as Tropical Storm Jerry nears the area.

🚨 People in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks are advised to remain on alert and exercise extreme caution.

🌊 SEAS:
🌤️ Tonight – Slight to moderate, with waves up to 8 ft (east coast) and 5 ft (west coast).
🌊 From Thursday – As Tropical Storm Jerry approaches, expect deteriorating sea conditions, with swells of 10–12 ft in open water on the east coast and 7–8 ft on the west.
⚠️ All sea users should monitor conditions closely and remain prepared.

📍 STORM DETAILS (5:00 PM)
🌀 Location: 14.8°N, 54.7°W
📏 Approx. Distance: 460 miles east-southeast to east of Dominica
➡️ Movement: West-northwest at 23 mph (37 km/h)
💨 Winds: 60 mph (95 km/h)
📉 Pressure: 1000 mb

🌀 Jerry is expected to become a hurricane by Friday.
🌧️ Rainfall: 2–4 inches with gusty winds expected across Dominica from Thursday.

Residents and interests in Dominica should continue to monitor closely the progress of Tropical Storm Jerry.

08/10/2025

Be Prepared!