FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has
issued a flash flood warning for low
lying and flood prone areas in the British Virgin Islands, valid until 2pm
today Friday, 20^TH May 2011.

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent
or is already occurring in low lying and flood prone areas. Residents should do
what is necessary to save life and property. If you are in an area prone to
flooding, move to a safer location now. If you are already in a safe location
remain there until flood waters abate.

A surface trough aided by favorable upper level
conditions will continue to produce an unstable environment across the British
Virgin Islands today; hence, skies will be cloudy to overcast with
moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Four Day Forecast

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor
the situation. For added information please call the Department of Disaster
Management or monitor the DDM’s website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe to the DDM’s notification link to receive 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.