SVG Met Service Monitoring Two Tropical Waves; No Immediate Threat 

By Admin. Updated 9:44 a.m., Sunday, August 9, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is closely monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic, but says there is no immediate threat to the country at this time.

In a Weather Information Statement issued at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9 August 2026, forecasters said the first disturbance, located several hundred miles west-south-west of the Cabo Verde Islands, is producing a broad area of showers and thunderstorms as it moves westward across the central tropical Atlantic.

The Met Service said there is a low, 20 per cent chance that this system could develop into a tropical cyclone over the next seven days. While some gradual development is possible by the middle of the week, upper-level winds are expected to become less favourable for strengthening as the system approaches the Eastern Caribbean.

Forecasters are also keeping a close watch on a second tropical wave that is expected to emerge from the west coast of Africa early this week.

Environmental conditions are forecast to be more conducive for development, and the Met Service said it is possible that the system could become a tropical depression during the latter half of the week as it tracks generally westward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.

That second disturbance currently carries a medium, 40 per cent chance of tropical cyclone development.

The Meteorological Services stressed that the situation remains under continuous review and advised residents to stay informed by following official forecasts and weather updates.

The agency said it will issue further Weather Information Statements as conditions warrant.

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