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The 5:00 p.m. weather update from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service states that the strong tropical wave is about 470 statute miles (530 km) to the east of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The system continues to track west to west northwest at about 15 to 20 mph or 24 to 32 km/h and is still showing signs of becoming better organised, with most of the deep convection remaining to the north of the broad center.

A Hurricane Hunter investigated the system this afternoon and was not able to find a closed surface circulation. However, environmental conditions remain conducive for continued gradual development over the next 12 – 24 hours, and a tropical depression/tropical storm could form at any time during the course of the night or early tomorrow (Wednesday 28th September).

Regardless of tropical cyclone development, pockets of moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, thunderstorms, and winds gusting to storm force, are likely to spread across the island late tonight (Tuesday 27th September into tomorrow (Wednesday 28th September).

Rainfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches (100 to 200 millimeters) are possible with higher amounts likely in more elevated areas.

In addition, swells of 4 to 5 meters (12 to 15 feet) are expected in open water.

The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) continues to urge all mariners and fisher folks to secure their boats and fishing gears.

All residents living in the following low lying coastal areas are asked to continue to monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate at short notice if it becomes necessary; and know where the nearest emergency shelter is located:

The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), through the Meteorological Office, will continue to monitor this tropical disturbance in the Atlantic.