Latest update: Summary - The island of Barbuda was seriously hit by Hurricane Irma on 6 September 2017; this has caused extensive damage to infrastructure and communications; many buildings have been destroyed or damaged; the government of Antigua and Barbuda is recommending that the population of Barbuda evacuates to Antigua, although this is not compulsory; Hurricane Jose is also forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to north-eastern parts of the Caribbean from around 9 September 2017; you should continue to monitor updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow the instructions of the local authorities, including any evacuation orders.
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