Current Location: 10.7N, 46.5W
Geographic Reference: 1045 miles ESE of The Lesser Antilles
Movement: West at 15 mph
Max Winds: 80 mph with higher gusts
Current Radius of Hurricane Force Winds: 10 miles
Predicted Radius of Tropical Storm-Force Winds: 35 miles
Key Point
- Forecasters think Beryl will move through the northern Windward Islands as a tropical storm.
Forecast
6th July 2018, 11:00am – Beryl has intensified further. Winds are now estimated at 80 mph. Some additional intensification is possible today. Wind shear is likely to increase tomorrow, which should lead to a gradual weakening trend. Most of the guidance now brings Beryl through the islands as a tropical storm instead of a tropical wave. Winds are forecast to be 50 mph when Beryl moves through the northern Windward Islands. Beryl is also a very small storm. When it moves into the Caribbean, winds of tropical storm force winds will only extend about 35 miles north of the center.
Beryl is expected to move on a track slightly north of due west for the next few days. The forecast takes Beryl through the northern Windward Islands late Sunday.
The next advisory will be issued by 5 PM
The Department of Disaster Management will continue to monitor the system and provide updates accordingly. Please visit the DDM’s website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates or like us on facebook at facebook.com/bvi.ddm
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.
