FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

11TH September 2010 -A broad area of low pressure located over the eastern Caribbean
Sea early this afternoon will continue moving slowly west northwest the rest of
this afternoon through tonight and early Sunday. Deep tropical moisture and
instability associated with this system will continue to lift west northwest
across the local area through at least early Sunday and will combine with local
effects and favorable upper level conditions to produce bands of showers and
thunderstorms across the territory from time to time. Some showers maybe heavy
and induce flooding in areas with poor drainage. For this reason a flash flood watch
 has been issued until 4AM Sunday.

Marine conditions are expected to deteriorate during the passing squalls and
thunderstorms. Small Craft have been
asked to exercise caution during the watch period.
Residents and visitors are asked monitor weather conditions as the Atlantic
and Eastern Caribbean area is very active. The DDM will continue to monitor
 the system and provide weather releases
as necessary. Please visit the Department of Disaster Management’s website 
at www.bviddm.com for continuously updated
information. 

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.