Storm Brit: Martinique is now in the wake of Hurricane Orange
Authorities increased the alert level, which changes from a yellow to orange hurricane this Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Strong Tropical Storm Brett continues to develop in the Atlantic Ocean and should reach the Caribbean arc during Thursday (June 22, 2023). ).
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At the end of the crisis cell held on Wednesday afternoon in the prefecture, Martinique was placed on hurricane orange alert.
The Bret phenomenon is described as a strong tropical storm. Its course will mainly affect the center and south of the island. Its characteristics are as follows:
- Winds with an average speed of 70 to 80 km / h in the south, and 60 to 70 km / h in the north. The gusts can reach average values of 100 to 120 km/h and reach 150 km/h in some places.
- Waves can reach 3 to 4 meters on average, 5 meters on the coast and also 6 meters in the channels.
- Heavy rains are expected, with total precipitation estimated to be between 100 and 150 mm on average.
City halls and operational services must put their crisis management systems on active standby.
The first hurricane chaser reconnaissance flight revealed that Tropical Storm Bret has strengthened slightly. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the Lesser Antilles from Thursday.
The recommended individual behavioral measures are as follows:
The governor will also activate the media unit in the governorate, starting tomorrow, Thursday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m. at the following number: 0596 39 39 89.
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