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FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THE VI

FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THE VI

November 1, 20163701Views

Synopsis: According to the Antigua & Barbuda Met Service, The presence of a frontal trough will continue to cause unsettled weather conditions across the area today and tonight, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms over and around the islands during that time.

Wx: Mostly cloudy skies today and tonight with a mixture of scattered showers and widespread rain accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. With the anticipation of heavier showers across these islands, a flash flood watch is in effect until 4pm this afternoon.

Winds: Variable at 2-5kts (4-9km/h) becoming calm at times..

Seas: Moderate, swells not exceeding 1.5m or 5ft..

Atmospheric Pressure: Well below normal.

Sunset today:  5:46 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow:  6:18 am.

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.