A high surf warning has been declared for Barbuda, with the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service forecasting perilous marine conditions extending through the weekend. The alert, effective from Friday night until Monday afternoon, anticipates swells generating waves exceeding 10 feet (3 meters) and seas reaching up to 11 feet (3.4 meters). Neighboring regions, including Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, are also under similar warnings, with hazardous conditions expected to persist from Friday into Monday. Authorities have escalated the threat level to high, citing life-threatening rip currents, coastal flooding, beach erosion, reef damage, and dangerous navigation in harbors. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to avoid entering the water in affected areas, steer clear of reefs and coastal structures, and only swim at sheltered beaches under lifeguard supervision. The public is encouraged to stay updated via antiguamet.com and the official channels of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service.