TROPICAL DISTURBANCE 31 BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED

Tropical Disturbance 31 is located 625 miles east of Guadeloupe and is
showing signs of strengthening. The system is moving 20 mph with a westerly
track. All models are indicating that the system is likely to strengthen as it
gets closer to the Lesser Antilles with a 60 percent of it becoming a Tropical
Depression within the next 48 hours. The system is projected to past south of
the Virgin Islands however as it intensifies and increases in size the
potential for this system to affect the territory is very likely. Residents are
asked to monitor Disturbance 31 in the event of any sudden change in direction
our development that may pose a direct threat to the VI. 

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) will continue to monitor the
weather conditions and provide updates accordingly. Persons can visit the DDM’s
website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe to their notification link to receive further
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.