单词 | Leeward Islands |
例句 | Hurricane Maria struck Dominica, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands as a Category 5 storm on Sept. 18. Edwidge Danticat: Dawn After the Tempests 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Like Rhys, Phillips was born on a tiny Caribbean island colony — St. Kitts, also in the British Leeward Islands, to the north of Dominica. Two Writers Haunted by Their Caribbean Past 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z It was expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Lee could drench Gulf Coast 2011-09-03T09:44:00Z Gwendolen — Gwen — is a strange, moody girl, at odds with her family and her small world in Dominica, at that time part of the British Empire known as the Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands. Two Writers Haunted by Their Caribbean Past 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z The storm is now located about 830 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and continues moving northwestward at 16 mph. Tropical Storm Lee could drench Gulf Coast 2011-09-03T09:44:00Z Tammy was forecast to strengthen gradually as it moved toward the Leeward Islands this weekend and could reach hurricane strength by Saturday as it passes Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda. Hurricane Norma has weakened slightly but remains a major storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Tammy was forecast to strengthen gradually as it moved toward the Leeward Islands this weekend and could reach hurricane strength by Saturday as it passes Barbuda and St. Martin. Hurricane Norma rapidly strengthens on a path toward Los Cabos in Mexico 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Tammy is expected to initially spread heavy rains over the northern Windward and Leeward Islands through Friday and then across the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the weekend, forecasters said. Hurricane Norma forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could hit Mexican resorts at Los Cabos 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The National Hurricane Center estimated that the storm, which was about 1,190 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, had sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, with higher gusts. Tropical Storm Rina Forms, Far from Land, in the Atlantic Ocean 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The storm, with winds of about 110 miles per hour, is about 270 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and should pass Puerto Rico, the U.S. Hurricane Lee to bring dangerous surf conditions to U.S. East Coast 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z On Thursday evening, Lee was about 780 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Lee may become first category five storm of Atlantic season 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z For now, forecasters warned the Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean and Atlantic join, to be on the alert. Hurricane Lee could become 'extremely dangerous' 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Preliminary forecasts are not predicting any landfall, although the center warned that “it is too early to determine exactly how close this system will be to the Leeward Islands.” Tropical Storm Lee forms in Atlantic, forecast to become major hurricane heading to the Caribbean 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z On the forecast track, the system is expected to remain well northeast of the northern Leeward Islands through early next week. Cindy Forms in the Atlantic 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the Leeward Islands, and a tropical storm watch was issued for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominica. Tropical Storm Fiona bringing heavy rains to Puerto Rico 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The storm, which was about 600 miles east of the Leeward Islands as of Wednesday night, had maximum sustained winds near 50 miles an hour, said John Cangialosi, a meteorologist with the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Storm Fiona Becomes 6th Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “Interests in the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this system,” the agency said. Tropical depression 7 forms, may become a tropical storm 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Hours later, Tropical Storm Earl formed east of the Northern Leeward Islands, becoming the season’s fifth named storm. South Korea Braces for Typhoon Hinnamnor 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z The storm, which could also bring with it wind gusts and flooding, was about 185 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands and moving west northwest at 14 m.p.h., forecasters said. Tropical Storm Earl Forms East of the Leeward Islands 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z It was forecast to move west and then shift west-northwest toward the northern Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, but its path could shift ahead of the holiday weekend. After a Quiet August, Hurricane Forecasters Are Monitoring a Potential Storm 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Fiona was expected to move near the Leeward Islands on Friday night and then to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday, he said. Tropical Storm Fiona Becomes 6th Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The hurricane was located approximately 610 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and moving toward the northwest near 9 mph. Hurricane Sam strengthens to Category 4 storm as Atlantic season shows no signs of slowing 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z In an advisory posted late Friday, the hurricane center said Larry was about 1,230 miles east of the Leeward Islands in the Atlantic, with maximum sustained winds of about 115 miles per hour. Hurricane Larry hits Category 3 in Atlantic, may cause rough surf, rip currents along East Coast: report 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Tropical Storm Earl formed late on Friday east of the Northern Leeward Islands, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Earl Forms East of the Leeward Islands 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Tropical Storm Fred will track west through the Leeward Islands before passing over many of the Caribbean's largest islands. Tropical Storm Fred: Sixth Atlantic storm hints at above-average hurricane season 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z The storm was forecast to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain with maximum totals of 10 inches on Friday across the Windward and southern Leeward Islands. Elsa strengthens to hurricane status, further complicating condo collapse search efforts 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Sam will reportedly pass to the northeast of the northern Leeward Islands on Wednesday and Thursday. Hurricane Sam strengthens to Category 4 storm as Atlantic season shows no signs of slowing 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Based on these accounts, Chenoweth estimates that the storm took a classic west-northwest course across the northern Leeward Islands into the Greater Antilles, one that led to multiple apparent landfalls. Inside the hurricane that drove Alexander Hamilton to America 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Hurricane Paulette can also be seen off the East Coast, near Bermuda, while Hurricane Teddy is in the lower right-hand corner of the image, east of the Leeward Islands. Hurricanes and fires across US revealed in NASA satellite image 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Forecasters said as of Monday morning it was centered 1,380 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Hurricane center says 2 depressions to become tropical storms on Labor Day 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z The first is an area of low pressure located about midway between the west coast of Africa and the Leeward Islands. National Digest: Hurricane Center monitoring 4 tropical disturbances in Atlantic 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Forecasters said that one area of low pressure located midway between the west coast of Africa and the Leeward Islands is "gradually becoming better defined," but is still a disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms. Hurricane center monitoring 4 areas for development, including 2 with 'high' chances 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z The storm system is located about 120 miles southwest of the Northern Leeward Islands and is moving west at 18 mph. Tropical Storm Nana forms south of Jamaica, becomes earliest 'N' storm in record-setting hurricane season 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z The hurricane center on Friday issued tropical storm warnings for the northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. 2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z On Friday morning, Tropical Depression 13 became Tropical Storm Laura as it neared the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico as a disorganized storm with an uncertain future. US faces threat of two Caribbean storms hitting simultaneously as hurricanes 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z National Hurricane Center said Tropical Depression 13 was likely to become a tropical storm Friday and then skirt the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. 2 tropical storms expected to form at each end of Caribbean 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z "The disturbance with the greatest chance for development in the next couple of days is the one approaching the Leeward Islands," the NHC said. Hurricane center says 'high' chance for 2 systems to develop in Atlantic, third 'vigorous tropical wave' watched 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z These include widespread above-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the main development region between West Africa and the Leeward Islands. NOAA’s new hurricane outlook shows so many storms, we may have to turn to the Greek alphabet 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The storm is also likely to cause swells that will likely cause cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions affecting portions of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Thursday. Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Atlantic Ocean 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Gusty winds and heavy rain are spreading across the Leeward Islands on Wednesday as a tropical disturbance will soon develop into Tropical Storm Isaias and bring impacts to Puerto Rico. Tropical Storm Isaias expected to form, bring heavy rain to Puerto Rico; long-range track remains uncertain 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Sebastien currently is located about 275 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, moving north-northwest at 8 mph. Tropical Storm Sebastien forms in the Atlantic, forecast to stay over ocean 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z It was centered about 290 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and was moving to the west-northwest at 16 mph. Mexico's Los Cabos braces for approaching storm Lorena 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Forecasters at the National Weather Service warned of life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for portions of the Leeward Islands Thursday afternoon. Jerry strengthens into a hurricane, eyes Puerto Rico and Bermuda 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Tropical storm conditions continued across portions of the Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through Wednesday night. Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Atlantic Ocean 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z A new tropical depression was announced Tuesday in the Atlantic between the Leeward Islands and Cape Verde, the Post reported. Triple threat storm systems form, expected to impact Texas, Bermuda with rainfall, winds 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Hurricane Irma in 2017 was also category five and causing widespread damage across the Leeward Islands, Caribbean and Florida keys, damaging roads, buildings, airports and harbours. Hurricane Dorian: Who's at risk? 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z The Atlantic tropical storm is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to the Leeward Islands later on Monday, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Storm Dorian forecast to be near hurricane strength by Tuesday: NHC 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The advisory says watches for parts of the Windward and Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles will likely be issued later Sunday. Tropical storm watch issued for Barbados as Dorian nears 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z The advisory says watches for parts of the Windward and Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles will likely be issued later Sunday. Tropical storm watch issued for Barbados as Dorian nears 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z "This hurricane caused heavy casualties and extensive destruction along its path from the Leeward Islands to Florida," the NHC says in a fact-sheet. Here are the deadliest and costliest hurricanes to hit the US mainland 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z Tropical Storm Olivia is approaching the Hawaiian islands, the Philippines are bracing for the powerful typhoon Mangkhut, and Tropical Storm Isaac is nearing the Leeward Islands. Florence and the coastal dilemma: How long will it hover? 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z And just days after Irma devastated the Leeward Islands, the chain of small Caribbean islands braced for another blow from category 4 Hurricane Jose. Satellite eye on Earth: September 2017 - in pictures 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Swathes of the Caribbean are still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Irma, which killed more than 80 people as it plowed through the Leeward Islands, Cuba and Florida this month. Eerie calm hangs over Puerto Rican capital before storm 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z The last time the northern Leeward Islands experienced two major hurricanes in the same season was 1899, and now it is looking at three in the same month. The 2017 Hurricane Season Really Is More Intense Than Normal 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z It was expected to deliver destructive waves, a storm surge of up to 9 feet, flooding and mudslides along a path that the National Hurricane Center said includes Guadeloupe, the Leeward Islands, the U.S. Hurricane Maria grows into a Category 5 storm and makes landfall in the storm-battered Caribbean 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z The storm is currently about 60 miles east of Martinique and is expected to hit the Leeward Islands on Monday. What to Know About Hurricane Maria 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Maria was expected to strengthen further in the next two days, becoming a major hurricane before it moves through the Leeward Islands, the center said. Hurricane Maria gains strength, bears down on Caribbean islands 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Swathes of the Caribbean are still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Irma, which killed more than 80 people as it plowed through the Leeward Islands, Cuba and Florida this month. Eerie calm hangs over Puerto Rican capital before storm 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z And Hurricane Maria is expected to hit the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean on Monday. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma offer sobering lessons in the power of nature 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Maria was about 450 miles from the Leeward Islands by late morning Sunday with sustained winds of 65 miles an hour and was expected to reach hurricane strength later in the day, the U.S. New Storm Threatens Caribbean 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Irma wreaked utter devastation on several of the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, where at least 43 people died. Trump to visit hurricane-ravaged Florida 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Maria was expected to strengthen further in the next two days, becoming a major hurricane before it moves through the Leeward Islands, the center said. Hurricane Maria gains strength, bears down on Caribbean islands 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Before it reached Florida, Hurricane Irma cut a destructive swath through the Leeward Islands. The Battered Southeast Grapples With Irma’s Aftermath 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Hurricane Irma hit the Leeward Islands almost a week ago and caused appalling damage on its way north-west, before it brushed Cuba and hit Florida at the weekend. US Virgin Islands refusing entry to non-American Irma evacuees, survivors say 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Irma ripped through the Leeward Islands last week as one of the Atlantic’s strongest ever storms, uprooting trees, tearing down power cables and severely damaging the homes of poor locals and the global jet-set alike. British billionaire Branson calls for 'Marshall Plan' after Irma ravages Caribbean 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z Irma wreaked utter devastation on several of the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, where at least 43 people died. Trump to visit hurricane-ravaged Florida 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Irma began its rampage far to the east of Cuba on Wednesday, tearing into the small two-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the northern Leeward Islands. Irma Leaves Battered Caribbean in Its Wake 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z —It was the strongest storm to hit the Leeward Islands. Irma lost some oomph over Cuba before its assault on Florida 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z But the forecasters said on Sunday that Joe was “gradually weakening” as it moved away from the northern Leeward Islands. Hurricane Irma: survivors tell of 'utter devastation' on Caribbean islands 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z Irma ripped through the Leeward Islands last week as one of the Atlantic’s strongest ever storms, uprooting trees, tearing down power cables and severely damaging the homes of poor locals and the global jet-set alike. British billionaire Branson calls for 'Marshall Plan' after Irma ravages Caribbean 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z That storm, upgraded to a Category 4, was barreling past the Leeward Islands on Saturday. Irma’s Fearsome Winds Reach Florida Shores, With Full Strike Yet to Come 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z The National Hurricane Center said Saturday morning that Jose's maximum sustained wind speed is at 145 mph, as the storm churned toward the northern Leeward Islands. Jose, ‘still a dangerous Category 4 hurricane,’ threatens second blow to Irma-ravaged islands 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Deaths have been reported throughout the Leeward Islands, a vulnerable, isolated chain arcing southeast from Puerto Rico, which reported at least three deaths of its own. The tiny islands ravaged by Irma are in trouble as Hurricane Jose looms 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Swells generated by Jose are likely to affect portions of the Leeward Islands by Saturday, the NHC said, adding hurricane watches were issued for the northern portion of the region. Jose expected to become major hurricane by Friday: NHC 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z As of 5 a.m. today, the storm was bearing down on the Leeward Islands and is expected to engulf the northern Virgin Islands later today. Record-Strength Hurricane Points Toward Florida 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Hurricane Jose, a Category 1 storm in the Atlantic, is expected to trigger hurricane and tropical-storm watches in the Leeward Islands Thursday, the hurricane center said. Hurricane Irma Hits Caribbean, Heads Toward Florida 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z One was leaving his home in Guadeloupe in the Leeward Islands when he was 15 to try his luck with Normandy-based Caen. Lemar’s talent now obvious to see, after tough start at Caen 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z The storm, with maximum sustained winds near 185 mph, moved over the Leeward Islands Wednesday morning before moving to the northern Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Airlines scramble and roads fill as residents and visitors rush to get out of Florida ahead of Irma 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Swells generated by Jose are likely to affect portions of the Leeward Islands by Saturday, the NHC said, adding hurricane watches were issued for the northern portion of the region. Jose expected to become major hurricane by Friday: NHC 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Irma hit Barbuda in the Leeward Islands, territories and commonwealths stretching southeast from Puerto Rico. This could be The Big One, again. Massive Irma slams into Caribbean, hurtles toward Florida. 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The National Hurricane Center advised the Leeward Islands, a group of islands in the Lesser Antilles, to monitor the storm. What to Know About Tropical Storm Jose in Hurricane Irma's Wake 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Earthquake scientists in the Caribbean noticed the hurricane’s winds and waves registering on seismographsas it neared the Leeward Islands, an incredible example of Irma’s strength. Irma, the strongest Atlantic hurricane in history, keeps getting stronger 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Irma is starting to hit the Leeward Islands, before moving on towards Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. News Daily: Brexit workers plan and Irma hits land - BBC News 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z As it tracks west toward the Caribbean, hurricane warnings have been issued for portions of the Leeward Islands and the Greater Antilles. Analysis | The Energy 202: EPA takes page from Trump media playbook 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Hurricane Irma – now a category 5 storm and the most powerful ever recorded over the Atlantic Ocean – is about to hit the Caribbean Leeward Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Hurricane Irma: fears for Caribbean islands as category 5 storm hits – live 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Storm surges, life-threatening winds and torrential rainfall are expected along the Leeward Islands. Hurricane Irma: Residents prepare for 'potentially catastrophic' storm - BBC News 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z It said the hurricane was currently on track to hit the northern Leeward Islands early on Wednesday, and possibly the Florida Keys by the weekend. Travel disruption as Hurricane Irma forces flight cancellations - BBC News 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z The hurricane is expected to affect the Leeward Islands later today and the British and US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tomorrow. Irma is now one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Hurricane Irma is expected to produce between four and eight inches of rainfall, with up to 12 inches falling in isolated locations, across the northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico and the British and U.S. This Is Hurricane Irma's Path and Forecast 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z The center of Irma was about 490 miles east of the Leeward Islands, which include Puerto Rico, as of late Monday and was expected to pass over them Tuesday night or early Wednesday. As Hurricane Irma Strengthens, Florida Braces for Possible Landfall 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z Irma is projected to hit the Leeward Islands, causing storm surges, life-threatening winds and torrential rain. Hurricane Irma: Caribbean islands brace for powerful storm - BBC News 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z This black-footed albatross dines on plastic garbage in the Hawaiian Leeward Islands. Animals Eat Ocean Plastic Because it Smells Like Food Irma is expected to raise sea levels by as much as 7 to 11 feet in the Leeward Islands because of the storm surge and waves. Irma is now one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z He became a top prospect as a teenager, playing for the Leeward Islands’ under-15 and under-19 teams, and later for the West Indies team as a left-handed opening batsman. Cricket Star Kieran Powell Tosses His Bat and Picks Up a Smaller, Rounder One 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z It was expected to reach the Leeward Islands early Thursday before moving on to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands later in the day. Tropical storm Erika strengthens, heads toward Florida 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z National Hurricane Center said Erika would move over or near parts of the Leeward Islands late Wednesday and then near Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Thursday. Eastern Caribbean braces for rain, wind as Erika approaches 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z National Hurricane Center said Erika would move over or near parts of the Leeward Islands on Wednesday night and then near Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Thursday. Tropical Storm Erika Approaches the Eastern Caribbean 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z "On the forecast track, the center of Erika will approach the Leeward Islands Wednesday night and early Thursday," the NHC said. Tropical storm watches issued for West Indies' Leeward Islands: U.S. NHC 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z The center of the storm will continue to move across the southern Leeward Islands later Monday morning, and move into the northeastern Caribbean Sea later in the day, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Danny weakens to a tropical depression 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Danny is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of rain over the Leeward Islands, the U.S. Weakening Tropical Storm Danny nears Leeward Islands 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z The center of Danny is expected to be near the Leeward Islands by Sunday night or Monday morning. Storm Kilo to strengthen in Pacific, Danny to weaken in Atlantic 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z Danny weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday as it headed for the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, the U.S. Danny weakens to a tropical storm, heads for Leeward Islands 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z Tropical Storm Gonzalo gained strength as it moved through the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean and was forecast to become a hurricane by late Monday or early Tuesday, the U.S. Hurricane alerts posted for parts of Caribbean as Gonzalo strengthens 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Tropical storm Gonzalo is expected to strengthen while it moves through the Leeward Islands tonight and early Monday, the U.S. Gonzalo to strengthen but unlikely to hit U.S. mainland: NHC 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z National Hurricane Center in Miami said Danny will move over the southern Leeward Islands on Monday and then into the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Weakening Tropical Storm Danny nears Leeward Islands 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z It was about midway between the coast of Africa and the Leeward Islands and never threatened land. Ernesto strengthens, takes aim at Mexico's Yucatan 2012-08-07T01:24:28Z When he was fifteen, the Leeward Islands were visited by a terrific hurricane. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z This appears to have been the last time the general council and assembly for the Leeward Islands met. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z Copy of the First Commission which was ever granted for the Government of Barbados and the Leeward Islands. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z In 1875 he was appointed governor of Newfoundland and held the post till 1881, when he was transferred to the Leeward Islands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z From an aviator's seat, the chain of West Indies, Windward and Leeward Islands curves gracefully southwards, like stepping-stones across a Japanese stream. Jungle Peace 2011-10-06T02:00:42.363Z The system is about 180 miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, moving north-northwest at 7 mph. Ophelia Becomes Tropical Storm, May Grow Stronger This Week 2011-09-28T21:26:02Z Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, who has succeeded as governor-general of the Leeward Islands, is a branch of a high and noble English family. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z Byam, be my Executors in trust for the performance of what is to be done with my estate in the Leeward Islands; and that Micajah Perry, Esq., Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z Ophelia’s top winds were 60 mph, up from 45 earlier today, and the storm was 1,245 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Ophelia Gains Strength in Atlantic, NHC Says 2011-09-21T15:08:02Z To the east, Tropical Storm Maria was passing north of Barbados and moving toward the Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Nate to Move West, Miss U.S. Oil Operations 2011-09-10T01:00:01Z Maria, 350 miles southeast of the Leeward Islands, is expected to reach hurricane strength in four days, according to the center. Tropical Storm Nate Turns Toward Mexico, Away From Oil-Rich Gulf 2011-09-09T16:14:04Z This establishment having proved of such advantage to Antigua, and the rest of the Leeward Islands, his majesty, George II., ordered that another wharf, with magazines, stores, and other appendages, should be constructed. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z William Byam, son and heir, of Cedar Hill, Antigua, colonel in the army, member of the privy council, and also one of the general council of the Leeward Islands, m. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z Maria was 435 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands with 40 mph winds, down from 45 mph earlier, and moving west- northwest at 18 mph, according to the center. Tropical Storm Nate Weakens; May Become Hurricane Today 2011-09-09T10:26:03Z Maria is about 1,070 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands with maximum winds of 50 miles per hour and moving west at 23 mph, according to a separate advisory from the hurricane center. Tropical Storm Nate Moves East; Three Cyclones Churn in Atlantic 2011-09-08T04:51:04Z The storm is about 360 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Lee Makes Landfall, Soaks U.S. Gulf Region 2011-09-04T16:31:01Z The storm is about 370 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Lee Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Soaks Gulf Area 2011-09-04T13:42:38Z Edward Byam is described by Oldmixon, in his “British Empire in America,” as a man of the best head and fortune in British America; and also as the most popular man in the Leeward Islands. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z The storm was about 430 miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and moving northwest at 10 mph, said in an advisory posted at about 5 p.m. Tropical Storm Cuts Gulf Output, Soaks Louisiana Parishes 2011-09-03T22:14:01Z The storm was 630 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, and moving toward the northwest at 12 mph with top winds of 75 mph, the center said an advisory before 11 p.m. yesterday. Tropical Storm Lee Strengthens, Heads for Louisiana Coast 2011-09-03T07:14:01Z The storm was 630 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, and moving toward the northwest at 12 mph with top winds of 75 mph, the center said an advisory. Tropical Storm Lee Develops in Gulf on Path to Louisiana 2011-09-02T22:15:04Z The storm was located at 705 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, and moving toward the west- northwest at 14 mph with top winds of 75 mph, the center said an advisory. Tropical Depression Stalls in Gulf on Path to Louisiana 2011-09-02T17:17:02Z During the period that Sir James Leith was residing in Antigua, as governor of the Leeward Islands, he was very indefatigable in his geological researches, for which Antigua affords an ample field. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z In the Atlantic, Katia continued to move over the open water at tropical storm strength about 830 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, the NHC said in an advisory at about 11 p.m. Tropical Depression Stalls in Gulf on Path to Louisiana’s Coast 2011-09-02T07:33:03Z The storm pelted the Leeward Islands with heavy rain and squalls as it crossed from the Atlantic Ocean into the northeastern Caribbean Sea on Sunday. Tropical Storm Irene nears Puerto Rico 2011-08-22T00:29:55Z Tropical storm warnings were issued for many of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Miami-based center said after a U.S. Irene forms, heads westwards, could become hurricane 2011-08-21T00:30:47Z They have been called sometimes the Small Antilles; sometimes after the native inhabitants, the Caribbee Islands; and not less frequently by a subdivision, the Windward and Leeward Islands. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z Antigua is the usual residence of the captain-general and governor-in-chief of the Leeward Islands; and in his absence, the oldest member of council, who is styled president, acts as his deputy. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z Elsewhere in the Atlantic, forecasters were watching a low pressure trough located 500 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Bermuda on storm watch as depression approaches 2011-08-14T13:22:36Z Sir, I am your most obedient—I know your whole generation—had not you an uncle that was governor of the Leeward Islands, some years ago? The Recruiting Officer 2011-08-10T02:00:18.323Z The Leeward Islands were put under one governor-in-chief, each island being given a deputy governor, council, assembly, and courts. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The Royals may still need to win both their remaining group games, against Leeward Islands and Trinidad & Tobago, to qualify for the semi finals. Simon Jones secures first victory for Hampshire in Caribbean Twenty20 2011-01-14T20:26:00Z The next great event to be recorded, is the awful earthquake, with which Antigua and many of the other Leeward Islands was visited, on Wednesday, the 8th of February, 1843. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z The U.S. hurricane center said the remnant low of Gaston was located about 700 miles east of the Leeward Islands, battered by Earl last week. In wake of Earl, U.S. eyes other potential storms 2010-09-06T03:12:00Z The storm could bring heavy rain and wind as early as Wednesday to the northern Leeward Islands, including St. Martin. Hurricane Earl Heads Toward U.S. 2010-09-01T00:38:00Z The storm hit the smallest of the Leeward Islands — Antigua, Barbuda, St. Maarten and St. Martin — over the weekend, and then careened toward Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. U.S. Braces for Hurricane Earl 2010-09-01T01:43:00Z The hurricane hit the smallest of the Leeward Islands — Antigua, Barbuda, St. Maarten and St. Martin — on Sunday, before veering toward the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the mainland United States. Hurricane Earl Heads Toward U.S. 2010-08-31T23:06:00Z Christopher, the elder son, was the purchaser, from his cousin, Samuel, of Doddington, in Gloucestershire, and was appointed to succeed his father in the government of the Leeward Islands, in 1698. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z It warned authorities in the Leeward Islands to monitor the system, but it was still too early to tell whether the Gaston remnant could eventually threaten the U.S. In wake of Earl, U.S. eyes other potential storms 2010-09-06T03:12:00Z The hurricane hit the smallest of the Leeward Islands — Antigua, Barbuda, St. Maarten and St. Martin — on Sunday, before veering toward the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Earl Heads Toward Puerto Rico 2010-08-30T21:17:00Z Hurricane warnings and watches were posted for several Caribbean islands, as Earl followed a track toward the Northern Leeward Islands. Tropical Storm Earl threatens eastern Caribbean 2010-08-29T10:00:00Z Earl is "heading toward the Leeward Islands in a hurry" and is forecast to become a hurricane on Sunday, the Miami-based hurricane center said. Tropical Storm Earl forecast to become hurricane 2010-08-29T00:18:00Z Earl was expected to turn northwest and stay away from land in the next few days, but the Caribbean Leeward Islands were advised to keep a watch on its path. Hurricane Danielle strengthens into a Category 4 2010-08-27T15:27:00Z In its latest advisory, the NHC said Earl, located about 1,620 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, was getting better organized. Storm Earl in central Atlantic better organized 2010-08-26T21:25:00Z The vessel in which he had sailed had not been wrecked, as was supposed, but had been taken, scuttled, and sunk, by Spanish privateers, who then infested the Leeward Islands. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 We had steered off and on for more than a month, betwixt Demerara and St Domingo, all along the stretch of the Leeward Islands. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 It was about 570 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands, with the storm's center approaching there on Sunday. Tropical Storm Earl forecast to become hurricane 2010-08-29T00:18:00Z The Leeward Islands have already been organized under a single federal government, and it ought to be possible to extend the system. The Panama Canal A history and description of the enterprise ANTIGUA, an island in the British West Indies, forming, with Barbuda and Redonda, one of the five presidencies in the colony of the Leeward Islands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" But ships still sailed by on their way to the Queen of the Antilles, and to the far Windward and Leeward Islands, and the old light went on revolving, presumably for their benefit. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches In the Leeward Islands, the chief oramatuas were spirits of departed warriors, who had distinguished themselves by ferocity and murder, attributes of character usually supposed to belong to these evil genii. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II A full Council of Plantations, on the danger of the Leeward Islands, threatened by the French, who had taken some of our ships, and began to interrupt our trade. British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675 Other divisions were made later into Windward and Leeward Islands, but these differed so much in the descriptions of different nations that it would be as well to leave them out of the question. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Since 1872 Dominica has formed part of the colony of the Leeward Islands, but local affairs are in the hands of an administrator, aided by an executive council of ten members. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" The Governor-General of the Leeward Islands resides in Antigua, and in theory ought to go on progress and visit in turn his subordinate dominions. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Soon after this the Governor-general of the Leeward Islands sent an order to the Methodist Missionaries to make a return of all the negroes in their societies who were able to carry arms. Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country One-half in Barbadoes and the Leeward Islands, say one hundred thousand negroes, in value at least twenty millions of dollars, possibly, it grieves me to say probably, may perish. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject This ship, on leaving Portsmouth, was supposed to be bound for the West Indies, and letters were actually on board her for the Leeward Islands; but on opening her sealed orders, Capt. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II It is worth mentioning that Colonel Noel Barton died in London in 1714, while in attendance on his patron Lord Gainsborough, soon after he had been appointed Governor of the Leeward Islands. Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The confederation of the Leeward Islands may have been a convenience to the Colonial Office, and may have allowed a slight diminution in the cost of administration. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Three years later, as commander-in-chief on the Leeward Islands station, he captured Martinique, St. Lucia, and Grenada, and learned the ways of the West Indian seas. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima As for England, she had in view Hayti and certain of the French Leeward Islands. William Pitt and the Great War The Leeward Islands—Antigua, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Christopher, the most important being Nevis—constituted at this time one government, though with subordinate administration in the several islands. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents They then steered for the Leeward Islands; but in their voyage met with such a hurricane, as had not been known in the memory of man. Pirates A few more steps brought us to the gate of the Residence, where Captain Churchill had his quarters in the absence of the Governor-in-Chief of the Leeward Islands, whose visits were few and brief. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses His friend Mr. Lyttelton was now in power, and conferred upon him the office of surveyor-general of the Leeward Islands; from which, when his deputy was paid, he received about three hundred pounds a year. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Soon after the arrival of the Recruit at the Leeward Islands, Sir Alexander Cochrane, the commander-in-chief, hearing what had occurred, sent her back to bring off the man, in case he should have survived. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 In the same year he was appointed Surveyor-General of the Leeward Islands, though he never visited the scene of his duty, but had his work done by deputy. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 The West India Islands are divided into what are called the Windward and Leeward Islands. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor He had torn the Leeward Islands from the French. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses This time, however, she was ordered to cruise along the coasts of San Domingo and Porto Rico, towards the Leeward Islands. True Blue If bound to Jamaica, she would have kept through the Windward Passage, or if bound to one of the Leeward Islands, she would not have come near this.” The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley The hurricane did not reach the Leeward Islands till the 19th. Hurricane Hurry The most eastern islands are therefore called the Windward Islands, and those in the western group the Leeward Islands. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor As compared to its trade with Barbadoes and Jamaica the company's trade in slaves to the Leeward Islands was insignificant. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 The Bahamas, Barbados, and Bermuda have two legislative bodies—one elected and one nominated by the crown; Malta and the Leeward Islands have but one, which is partly elected and partly nominated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Indeed, under the active, positive administration of Levasseur, Tortuga enjoyed a degree of prosperity which almost rivalled that of the French settlements in the Leeward Islands. The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century A man here might know the Virgin Islands, and perhaps most of the Leeward Islands, but he might not know anything east, west, or north of San Domingo. The Queen's Cup The cruising duty of the "Boreas" took her from port to port of the limited area embraced in the Leeward Islands Station, and Nevis was among the least important of the points demanding his attention. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain Cochrane to the squadron under his command upon the Leeward Islands station.' Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. On the 17th, taking with him a large merchant convoy, he put to sea with the fleet for St. Kitts, where the Leeward Islands "trade" was collecting for England. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The settlement of the Windward and Leeward Islands and the conquest of Jamaica had given a new impetus to contraband trade. The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century The Leeward Islands are a part of the group of islands which form the West Indies. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls In November he renewed his acquaintance with Prince William Henry, whom he had known as a midshipman in 1782, and who now came to the Leeward Islands a post-captain, in command of the frigate "Pegasus." The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain The Spanish Main was the name formerly applied to the northern coast of South America from the Mosquito Territory to the Leeward Islands. McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader As it was, the Jamaica convoy, over two hundred sail, got in a few days before the allies appeared, and the Leeward Islands fleet had similar good fortune. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence ANGUILLA, or SNAKE, a small island in the British Indies, part of the presidency of St. Kitts-Nevis, in the colony of the Leeward Islands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born. The Conqueror The ship was destined to the West Indies—or, to speak more precisely, to Jamaica, which was a command distinct from that of the eastern Caribbean, or Lesser Antilles, officially styled the Leeward Islands Station. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain By these plain and irrefutable evidences, we have proved that free labor in the Windward Islands, Trinidad, the Leeward Islands, and Guiana has “paid” much better than slave labor. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 A change had been made shortly before in the command of the Leeward Islands Station, as it was called, which extended from Antigua southward over the Lesser Antilles with headquarters at Barbados. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Antigua, one of the Leeward Islands, the seat of the government; the most productive of them belongs to Britain. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge They are divided in two groups, the Windward Islands forming the southern, the Leeward Islands the northern portion of the chain. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation After an unsuccessful pursuit of two sloops from Boston, they steered for the Leeward Islands, but in their way were overtaken by a terrible hurricane. The Pirates Own Book He was many years governour of the Leeward Islands, where he died, but was buried at Oxford. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV I may call it a kind of wild Tragedy that passed about twelve Years ago at St. Christophers, one of our British Leeward Islands. The Spectator, Volume 2. Accordingly in March, he was appointed to the BOREAS, twenty-eight guns, going to the Leeward Islands as a cruiser on the peace establishment. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Crocker takes his account of yaws from Numa Rat of the Leeward Islands, who divides the case into four stages: incubation, primary, secondary, and tertiary. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine With regard to indigenous fauna Santo Domingo occupies a position midway between the diverse and abundant fauna of Cuba and the more limited species of the Leeward Islands. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future He settled as a physician in one of the Leeward Islands. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 I am speaking of the conditions anterior to 1914; the great rise in the price of sugar since then may have resulted in a back-wash of prosperity affecting both the Windward and the Leeward Islands. Here, There and Everywhere His friend Mr. Lyttelton was now in power, and conferred upon him the office of Surveyor-General of the Leeward Islands; from which, when his deputy was paid, he received about three hundred pounds a year. Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 2 When he was appointed to the command of the Boreas, a ship of twenty-eight guns, then bound for the Leeward Islands, he had thirty midshipmen under him. Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life Within a few years past, missionaries from the Society group have settled among the Leeward Islands, where the natives have treated them kindly. Omoo Not to mention the extraordinary packet-boats, in time of war with France and Spain, to the Leeward Islands, &c. London in 1731 What I am trying to tell you is this: One night, in the Caribbean Sea, we ran into one of the Leeward Islands, that had been in olden time a rendezvous for our ship. Drift from Two Shores Next, Cahusac having inspected the cargo, put a quartermaster and a score of men aboard the Jongvrow, and left her to follow La Foudre, which he now headed south for the Leeward Islands. Captain Blood |
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