 Fellow Sinlusians, over the last few hours, the Sinlusia Met Services has been monitoring an area of low pressure situated to the east of the Winwood Islands. According to the Meteorological Services, as at 4pm today, this area of low pressure was located approximately 300 miles or 482 kilometers east of Barbados. The system shows signs of developing and is moving west to west-northwest at approximately 15 to 20 miles per hour or 24 to 32 kilometers per hour. On this track, the center is expected to cross the island chain near the central Winwood Islands tomorrow morning, Wednesday the 28th of September 2016. Associated with this system are heavy rains and tropical storm force winds in squalls and consequently, in an effort to preserving life and property, I have decided schools will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, the 20th of September 2016. Following my NEMAC meeting this morning, I am satisfied that NEMO is in a state of readiness and that all agencies are on full alert, including the District Disaster Committees. Additionally, as of 6pm, the Commissioner has cancelled leave of all officers. I urge all citizens to continue monitoring this system and to listen to official updates from NEMO and the Met Office. Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to be extremely vigilant and to take all necessary preventive action to safeguard themselves and their properties.