Tammy remains a category hurricane as it nears the Virgin Islands. Earlier this morning the Virgin Islands was placed under tropical storm watch, which means tropical storm conditions are possible within the territory.
As Tammy inches closer we could experience gusty winds and heavy rainfall. These windy conditions could potentially make the marine conditions around the territory hazardous as early as mid morning. As the day progresses the weather conditions is expected to deteriorate as well. Rainfall amounts could potentially amount to 4inches as of now through Sunday. Residents should also be mindful that Tammy will be passing pretty close to the Virgin Islands and any shift to the west can increase the impacts in our territory.
As of 5am Tammy is approximately 300 miles east-southeast of Road Town packing winds of 80mph and moving northwest at 9mph.
The Department of Disaster Management implores our residents to remain vigilant and keenly monitor the updates. The next update will be at 12noon today or earlier if required.
For more information please the see the following links below:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT5+shtml/210841.shtml?
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/084305.shtml?cone#contents
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https://apps.apple.com/…/bviddm-emergency-app/id6449369372
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bviddmapp
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.
