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EVENING WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

EVENING WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

August 17, 2023128Views

Synopsis: Lingering moisture and instability from a tropical wave, coupled with a moderate to fresh trade wind flow transport pockets of low level moisture across the area will continue to maintain a heightened chance for shower activity over and around the islands occasionally during the next 24 hours.

Weather tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a 70 percent or high chance of showers and a moderate chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Weather tomorrow: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a 60 percent or moderate chance of brief passing showers mainly before midday, with a gruadual reduction in cloudiness and showers thereafter.

Winds: East-northeast at 15 to 30 km/h or 9 to 18 mph, reaching as high as 44 km/h or 28 mph mainly during showers, as well as over open waters and in elevated areas..

Seas: 1.8 to 2.4 metres or 6 to8 feet. Therefore a small craft advisory remains in effect mainly for the north and eastern coastlines of the islands..

Sunrise tomorrow:  6:01 am.

For more weather information, you can visit the Department of Disaster Management WeatherStem Station on the link provided. http://bvi.weatherstem.com/tortola

Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not a Meteorological Office. Information shared by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources contracted by the Department. This information should be used as a guide for anyone who has an interest in local weather conditions. By no means can DDM or the Government of the Virgin Islands 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