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The Sea and River Defence Division, Ministry of Public Works is calling on all mariners and persons residing on Guyana’s coastlands and vulnerable areas to be on the alert for any unfavourable effects of Hurricane Bill.
This storm can have major consequences for Guyana’s coastline since the country has forecast spring tides for the period August 18 to 25, with an expected maximum spring tide of 3.31m on August 21 at 04:11h.
Beginning Thursday through Sunday, high surf and dangerous rip currents are forecast along the coastal areas. Fishermen and other persons who conduct riverine activities are asked to take note of this event especially this weekend.
The following areas will be monitored by the Sea and River Defence Division:
| Sea and River District | Area |
| One (Region Two) | Good Hope, Bounty Hall, Lima, Zorg, La Union |
| Two (Wakenaam) | Zeelandia, Amersfort, Noitgedacht |
| Three (Leguan) | Henrietta, Success, Louisiana |
| Four (West Demerara) |
De Willem, Stewartville, La Union/Rotterdam, Salem, La Retraite |
| Seven (Abary to Blairmont) | Profit/Belladrum, Hope, Brahn/Kingelly |
| Eight (East Bank Berbice to Corentyne) | Lochaber, Line Path |
Hurricane Bill has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm. It was expected to peak in intensity late last night into today before beginning a slow weakening trend.
A release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that Bill is a large hurricane and hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles/45 km from the centre and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 145 miles/230 km. (GINA)
