Roseau, Dominica-October 18, 2023: Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will cut
short his stay in Canada and return to Dominica on Thursday, October 19 as Tropical
Storm Tammy approaches the Lesser Antilles.
Prime Minister Skerrit, who is the current CARICOM Chairman, traveled to Ottawa,
Canada on Monday, October 16 to co-chair the first Canada-CARICOM Summit
alongside Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
A tropical storm watch was issued for Dominica at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18,
which means tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally
within 48 hours.
The Meteorological Office has advised residents that wind speeds gusting to tropical
storm force winds could begin to affect the island by Friday, October 20, with an
increase in showers and thunderstorm activity, which could result in widespread
flooding from up to 2 to 4 inches of rainfall.
Possible impacts could include overflowing of waterways, landslides, and rock falls from
overhanging cliffs. Residents are advised to continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Tammy and finalize their preparedness plans.