MET SERVICE ON THE VERGE OF ISSUING TROPICAL STORM WARNING

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is on the verge of issuing a tropical storm warning for the Leeward and British Virgin Islands as newly-formed Tropical Storm Laura heads closer to the area. Based on its current track, it should pass near, or over Antigua and Barbuda and other islands of the Leewards late Friday into early Saturday. Residents are urged to have their disaster plans ready. Details during the ABS Midday news.