Overview

• Météo-France escalated Guadeloupe to red vigilance Friday for heavy rain, storms and violent winds, with forecasters expecting gradual easing around midday.
• Observed totals reached 100–170 mm in parts with some spots likely to exceed 200 mm, while gusts climbed to about 120 km/h and waves peaked around 3–4 meters.
• The prefecture activated the departmental crisis cell and instructed people to avoid travel, including maritime activities and coastal areas.
• Flooding inundated streets and disrupted traffic in several communities such as Pointe-à-Pitre, and moorings were stressed near La Désirade and eastern Marie-Galante.
• The storm is tracking north away from the Lesser Antilles and could strengthen over the North Atlantic to Category 1 after passing the islands, according to forecasts.