NEMA - National Emergency Management Agency SKN

NEMA - National Emergency Management Agency SKN NEMA is the lead Disaster Management agency in St. Kitts-Nevis responsible for response coordination

25/08/2026

Why are we facing a severe drought right in the middle of the hurricane season? ☀️🌀

In this episode of 'From Danger to Safety', we take you on location to the St. Kitts Meteorological Services Office at the RLB International Airport. We sit down with Meteorologist Denel Dixon to break down the science behind our current dry spell.

Watch as we explore:
🌊 How a strong El Niño thousands of miles away alters our rainfall
🏜️ How Saharan dust intrusions suppress rain and impact air quality
⚠️ The dangerous reality of compound risks (severe drought meeting hurricane season)

📺 Tune in on Facebook and YouTube to get the facts and protect your home and community!

Proudly sponsored by National Caribbean Insurance Company Limited. 🛡️🇰🇳

Good morning.🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 20% chance of a brief morning shower.🌙 Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy with a ...
25/08/2026

Good morning.

🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 20% chance of a brief morning shower.

🌙 Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy with a 20% chance of a brief overnight shower.

🌫️ Slight dust haze is present, with generally stable conditions expected across the area.

Have a safe and pleasant Tuesday!

Good morning, St. Kitts and Nevis! 🇰🇳☀️🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 20% chance of a brief shower.🌙 Tonight: Fair to par...
21/08/2026

Good morning, St. Kitts and Nevis! 🇰🇳☀️

🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 20% chance of a brief shower.

🌙 Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy with a 20% chance of a brief overnight shower.

Have a safe and pleasant Friday!

Good morning.🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers.🌙 Tonight: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers.H...
20/08/2026

Good morning.

🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers.

🌙 Tonight: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers.

Have a safe and pleasant Thursday!

Good morning.The tropical wave has moved farther west, allowing drier and more stable conditions to settle across the ar...
19/08/2026

Good morning.

The tropical wave has moved farther west, allowing drier and more stable conditions to settle across the area and limit significant shower activity.

🌤️ Today: Partly sunny with only a 20% chance of a brief morning shower.

🌙 Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy skies in general.

Have a safe and pleasant Wednesday!

18/08/2026

The 2026 season of From Danger to Safety continues! 🇰🇳 While we focus heavily on the hurricane season, we cannot ignore the silent hazard right on our doorstep: the ongoing national drought. ☀️💧

In this episode, we sit down with Ms. Vincere Benjamin, Level 1 Meteorological Technician at the St. Kitts Meteorological Services, to look at the hard data behind our current water deficit.

Watch as we break down:
📊 Our wet and dry season norms vs. this year's reality
📉 Alarming rainfall tracking and deficit numbers
⚠️ The real definitions of drought watches, warnings, and emergencies
🌾 The real-world impacts on our islands

📺 Tune in on Facebook and YouTube to stay informed and keep your family prepared!

Proudly sponsored by National Caribbean Insurance. 🛡️

Good morning.A tropical wave is affecting the area today, bringing increased moisture and a higher chance of showers.🌧️ ...
18/08/2026

Good morning.

A tropical wave is affecting the area today, bringing increased moisture and a higher chance of showers.

🌧️ Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm.

🌙 Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief cloudy spells and a 60% chance of passing overnight showers.

Keep the umbrella close today ☔ and have a safe and pleasant Tuesday!

Good morning, St. Kitts and Nevis! 🌊 Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution, as seas are expected to rang...
17/08/2026

Good morning, St. Kitts and Nevis!

🌊 Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution, as seas are expected to range from 1.2 to 1.8 metres (4 to 6 feet).

🌤️ Today: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers.

🌙 Tonight: Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.

🌧️ An approaching tropical wave is expected to increase cloudiness and shower activity across the Leeward Islands late today and into Tuesday.

Have a safe and pleasant Monday!

15/08/2026

⚠️ MARINE & WIND SAFETY REMINDER ⚠️

Following our update regarding deteriorating conditions and the High Wind Advisory and Small Craft Warning that are now in effect, let's take a closer look at what high winds mean for St. Kitts and Nevis. While direct threats to life and property are generally minimal, sustained winds of 25 to 31 mph (with higher gusts) can create dangerous situations both on land and at sea:

👉🏾 Hazardous Marine Conditions: Expect very hazardous seas and severe disruption to sea transportation.

👉🏾 Outdoor & Travel Risks: Gusts of 30 to 40 mph or higher can affect your balance, disrupt outdoor activities, and impact travel.

👉🏾 Precautions: Avoid exposed elevated areas, cliff edges, and secure loose outdoor items that could blow away. Exercise caution while driving.

Stay informed, stay safe, and remain in port as advised! 🇰🇳

Good evening.⚠️ Wind advisory in effect.Winds are expected at 18 to 30 mph, with possible gusts up to 40 mph. Residents ...
15/08/2026

Good evening.

⚠️ Wind advisory in effect.
Winds are expected at 18 to 30 mph, with possible gusts up to 40 mph. Residents are advised to secure and reinforce loose outdoor objects.

🌊 Hazardous Seas.
Seas are forecast at 2.4 to 3.7 metres (8 to 12 feet). Mariners are advised to remain in port for the next 24 hours.

🌙 Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers.

⛈️ Tomorrow: Cloudy with showers and a 40% chance of thunderstorms as a tropical wave approaches. Rainfall totals of 13 to 26 mm (0.5 to 1 inch) are possible during the forecast period.

Stay safe and have a good night.

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday 08:00 - 16:00

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