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TROPICAL WAVE TO BEGIN AFFECTING THE BVI TODAY POSSIBLY INTO MONDAY

TROPICAL WAVE TO BEGIN AFFECTING THE BVI TODAY POSSIBLY INTO MONDAY

A tropical wave located near 18 degrees north, 61 degrees west, or near the Leeward Islands, has developed a well-defined low-level circulation, but it is being affected by strong wind shear. This is causing the thunderstorm activity to be displaced well to the east of the centre. The tropical wave is expected to generate some unsettled conditions across the British Virgin Islands  for the next 24hrs.

Weather today : Partly cloudy to cloudy with a 60 percent or moderate chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Weather tonight : Cloudy with likely showers and possible thunderstorms.

Winds: Easterly to Southeasterly at 7 to 20 km/h or 4 to 11 knots.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with wave heights of 1.5 to 2.1 m or 5 to 7 feet . Small craft operators and beach  goers should exercise caution; particularly, for the coastal water on the eastern side of the islands.

Atmospheric Pressure: Below normal.

Sunset today:  5:57 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow:  6:12 am.

Please continue to monitor local media stations, DDM’s website (bviddm.com) and Facebook at BVIDDM for regular updates.

Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not an official Meteorological Office. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources used or contracted by the DDM to provide such information. This information is to be used as a guide by anyone who has interest in local weather conditions. By no means can the DDM or the BVI Government be held accountable by anyone who uses this information appropriately for legal evidence or in justification of any decision which may result in the loss of finances, property or life.