Orange Alert raised as heavy showers and thunderstorms impact SVG 

NOTE: This is not the first update from the SVG Met Office on this Flood Alert. Click here to check their page for timely updates.

By Admin. Updated 9:32 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

Residents and motorists in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to stay alert today, as the Meteorological Service has raised aan Orange Level Alert, warning of possible flash flooding and landslides.

The alert came in the Met Service’s 6:00 am Local Weather Report on Monday 2nd November 2026, which said unstable conditions were affecting the islands.

Forecasters expect skies to be occasionally cloudy and breezy, with pockets of showers, some of which may be heavy. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. The forecast covers the period from 6:00 am to 12:00 noon today.

In its weather advisory, the Met Service said residents and motorists in areas prone to flash flooding and landslides, or living near rivers and streams, should be prepared.

For many Vincentians, that warning will sound familiar. Communities along river courses and on steep hillsides have, time and again, borne the brunt of sudden downpours. Persons in these areas are encouraged to keep an eye on water levels, avoid crossing flooded roads and watercourses, and be ready to move to safer ground if conditions worsen.

Winds are forecast from the east-southeast to the east at 15 to 35 km/h (9 to 22 mph), with higher gusts near showers.

At sea, conditions are expected to be slight to moderate in open water, with swells ranging from 1.0 to 2.2 metres. A marine advisory remains in effect, and small craft operators and sea bathers have been told to exercise caution because of above-normal sea swells.

At the time of the report, conditions at the Argyle International Airport were cloudy and hazy. The temperature stood at 27.5°C, with relative humidity at 88 per cent and barometric pressure at 1011.4 millibars. Winds were blowing from the northeast at 18 km/h (11 mph).

A total of 2.5 millimetres of rain was recorded over the previous 24 hours. Yesterday’s maximum temperature reached 30.0°C, while last night’s minimum dipped to 23.9°C.

High tide is expected at 11:14 am, with low tide at 6:59 pm. The sun rose at 5:59 am and is due to set at 5:37 pm.

Across the region, Barbados and Antigua reported partly cloudy skies at 28°C and 29°C respectively, while Trinidad and San Juan were fair at 25°C and 27°C. Further afield, Miami was cloudy at 26°C, New York was fair at 8°C, Toronto was cloudy at 9°C, and London recorded overcast skies with light rain at 9°C.

The public is advised to continue monitoring official updates from the Meteorological Service, which operates from the Argyle International Airport, as conditions may change throughout the day. The Met Office can be reached at 784-458-4477 or by email at [email protected].

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