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  <cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.328.0.2026.9.8.14.55.10</cap:identifier>
  <cap:sender>hydromet.nwwc@gmail.com</cap:sender>
  <cap:sent>2026-09-08T10:55:10-04:00</cap:sent>
  <cap:status>Actual</cap:status>
  <cap:msgType>Alert</cap:msgType>
  <cap:scope>Public</cap:scope>
  <cap:info>
    <cap:language>en</cap:language>
    <cap:category>Met</cap:category>
    <cap:event>rain thunderstorm lightning</cap:event>
    <cap:responseType>Avoid</cap:responseType>
    <cap:urgency>Immediate</cap:urgency>
    <cap:severity>Moderate</cap:severity>
    <cap:certainty>Observed</cap:certainty>
    <cap:eventCode>
      <cap:valueName>OET:v1.2</cap:valueName>
      <cap:value>OET-122</cap:value>
    </cap:eventCode>
    <cap:expires>2026-09-08T13:00:00-00:00</cap:expires>
    <cap:senderName>Forecaster Hydrometeorologiocal Service</cap:senderName>
    <cap:headline>Moderate showers and thundershowers over Regions 1, 2 and 7</cap:headline>
    <cap:description>Moderate to heavy showers and thundershowers are currently affecting Regions 1, 2, and 7.
These conditions are expected to persist for the next 2 to 3 hours.

There is the potential for strong wind gusts and lightning during thundershowers and periods of heavy rainfall.</cap:description>
    <cap:instruction>Residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid flooded roadways, secure loose outdoor items, and remain indoors during periods of lightning activity where possible. The Hydrometeorological Service is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary</cap:instruction>
    <cap:web>http://hydromet.gov.gy/</cap:web>
    <cap:contact>Forecaster  261-2216</cap:contact>
    <cap:area>
      <cap:areaDesc>Regions 1, 2 and 7</cap:areaDesc>
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