28th January 2019 – Occasional patches of moisture in the east to southeast wind flow will move across the forecast area and therefore increase cloud cover and moisture availability each day through the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend. Therefore, the potential for shower development across the region will continue with periods of moderate to locally heavy rains expected at times in isolated areas. However, no significant flood problems or rainfall accumulations are so far forecast for the next several days.
Mariners can expect choppy and hazardous seas up to 8 feet across the offshore waters and passages, and up to 6 feet in most of the coastal waters. Small craft advisories remain in effect for much of the local waters today. Marine conditions are forecast to slowly improve by Friday. However, small craft operators should continue to exercise caution due to seas up to 6 feet and winds up to 20 knots.
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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.
