CATEGORY:WEATHER NEWS ------------------------- INSIDE GRENADA FRIDAY August 31,2007 Due to the nature of the system, its current location, and the fact that the Hurricane Hunter is expected to investigate the system later this evening, it means that we may have to go to a RUSHED TROPICAL STORM WARNING, bearing in mind that this will be based on the results of the investigation by the Hurricane Hunter. The system has strong potential for future development and there will be need for high alert. Given this we are forwarding this for your attention and information. SEVERE WEATHER WARNING From: The Met Office, P.S.I.A. Date: Friday, August 31st 2007 Time: 12:30 p.m. A WELL ORGANIZED AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER EXPECTED TO AFFECT GRENADA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES LATER TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THE SYSTEM HAS AN ASSOCIATED LOW PRESSURE CENTERED NEAR 11.00 N. ABOUT 200 MILES EAST OF GRENADA. THE LEADING EDGE OF ASSOCIATED CLOUDINESS IS LESS THAN 100 MILES AWAY. IT IS MOVING TOWARDS THE WEST NEAR 15 MPH. GRENADA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES WILL EXPEREINCE SHOWERS, THUNDERSHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS LATER TODAY INTO TONIGHT. MUDSLIDES AND FLOODING ARE MOST LIKELY. THE SYSTEM HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND A HURICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE IT THIS AFTERNOON. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MAY BE PROMPTLY REQUIRED AFTER RECEIVING THE AIRCRAFT REPORT. BE READY TO TAKE QUICK ACTION. WE ARE CLOSELY MONITORING THIS WEATHER SYSTEM AND WILL INFORM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.