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Information for passengers travelling to/from Grenada on Sunday July 31

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, July 30, 2011 – LIAT wishes to advise of the resumption of certain services to and from Grenada for Sunday July 31. ·         LI 303 will operate Barbados-Grenada only ·         LI 304 will operate Grenada-Barbados only ·          LI  787 will operate as scheduled ·         LI 372 will operate as scheduled Other changes have been made to the flight schedule for Sunday July 31 as follows: ·         LI 754 will be retimed to depart Trinidad at 6:15am and operate non-stop to Barbados ·         LI 760/761 is cancelled to/from Grenada ·         LI 727 will operate non-stop from Barbados to Trinidad ·         LI 726 will operate non-stop from Trinidad to Barbados Customers affected by the disruptions who wish to rebook for a later date will be allowed to do so without charge for a period of one week from the date of their scheduled travel. Following the one-week grace period, passengers will be required to pay applicable fare and change fees when re-booking.

WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical cyclone watches or warning possible later today

The low pressure center east of Dominica has become better organized and is close to becoming a tropical depression/storm. This system is moving west north westwards at 15 to 20 kph and is expected to begin to affect the island by tomorrow; Monday with the likelihood of some moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the island. The Hurricane Hunter is scheduled to investigate the system this afternoon.  There is a possibility that tropical cyclone watches or warning be issued later today.

WEATHER UPDATE: System east of Dominica 90 percent chance of becoming tropical cyclone

Computer models showing possible tracks of weather system. Photo credit: Weather Underground The strong tropical wave now located about 750 miles to the east of the Dominica continues to show signs of organization. Environmental conditions remain favourable for a tropical depression to form by tonight or Sunday as the system moves towards the west-northwest at about 15 to 20 mph. The system presently has a high chance (90% chance) of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours

Atlantic system east of Dominica has high chance of becoming tropical storm

Computer models showing possible tracks of weather system. Photo credit: Weather Underground Showers and thunderstorms associated with a large low pressure system located about 850 miles east of the Lesser Antilles are gradually becoming better organized. This low pressure system is moving west-northwestwards near 20 mph. Surface pressures are very low in the area and environmental conditions appear to be favorable for a tropical depression to form over the next couple days

PHOTOS: Aftermath of the Layou disaster

Mud and sand everywhere A damaged building Taking a break during cleanup. Photo by Elton Letang This vehicle escaped serious damage. Photo by Elton Letang A calf confused by the death of its mother A container moved by the force of the flood waters. Photo by Elton Letang Clean up in progress.

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