The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has been issuing daily notices and updates on the recovery and relief efforts. These updates also include notices from several ministries and departments. To…
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EVENING FORECAST FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenSynopsis: A moderate wind flow in the lower portions of the atmosphere coupled with available moisture is causing the low level atmosphere to be relatively unstable. These conditions will continue to…
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TROPICAL WAVE TO BEGIN AFFECTING THE BVI TODAY POSSIBLY INTO MONDAY
by Jasenby JasenA 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…
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UNSTABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS PERSIST OVER THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenSynopsis: The effects of a deep layered trough will linger over the BVI’s for the next 24hrs and this will support the formation of showers over these islands. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with…
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UPDATE: TWO TROPICAL WAVES BEING MONITORED
by Jasenby JasenThe Department of Disaster Management/National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is currently monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic. A tropical wave is located 580 miles to the East-Northeast of the…
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FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenMoisture and Instability associated with the remnants of a tropical wave will continue to affect the British Virgin Islands. Possible rainfall total for the forecast period is 30 to 50…
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HURRICANE MARIA GETTING CLOSE TO PUERTO RICO
by Jasenby JasenAt 500 AM, the center of Hurricane Maria was located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 65.6 West. Maria is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph. A west-northwest to northwest…
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Maria Intensifies To A Category 5 Hurricane
by Sheniahby SheniahMaria has intensified to a dangerous category 5 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale. Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the BVI. At 8:00 P.M., the eye of Hurricane Maria was…
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MARIA HEADED FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE BY TONIGHT OR EARLY TUESDAY
by Sheniahby SheniahAt 500 AM AST, the center of Hurricane Maria was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 59.5 West. Maria is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph, and this motion…
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The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a hurricane watch for the British Virgin Islands. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. …