Residents of the British Virgin Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Dorian and be prepared to take action if any watches or warnings are issued. Summary of Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings:
Tropical Storm watches issued for Dominica, Martinique, Grenada and its sister islands
Tropical Storm warnings issued for Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines
26th August 2019 – At 500 AM, the center of Tropical Storm Dorian was located near latitude 11.9 North, longitude 56.4 West. Dorian is moving toward the west near 14 mph. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected later today, with this motion continuing through Tuesday night. On the forecast track, the center of Dorian is expected to be near the Windward Islands late today and tonight and move into the eastern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian could be near hurricane strength on Tuesday and Wednesday while it is over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
Dorian is a small tropical cyclone. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb.
Impact on the British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands could begin experiencing wind gusts as early as Tuesday evening.
Rain bands and Squall like conditions from Dorian is expected however, this information is subject to change as the system get closer.
What to do
Keep monitoring the system as it progresses further eastward for any change in its path and intensity.
Review your family plans and check for items you may need, check your homes, shutters, drainage paths or specific areas. This is will avoid trying to do and remember certain activities at last minute.
Persons can also download the Alert app in the Apple App store or Google Play store to receive updates of any hazards affecting the Territory.
You can also visit the DDM’s webpage at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates or like us on Facebook at www.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.
