12th
May 2011 8PM– The unsettled
weather pattern will continue across the local region through at least Friday
as a broad trough associated with a strong persistent surface low over the
western Atlantic increase the surge of
tropical moisture northwards across the area. Therefore considerable cloudiness
with showers and isolated thunderstorms will remain possible especially during
the afternoons across parts of the islands and surrounding waters. Some of the
showers and storms may produce moderate to locally heavy rainfall at times. No
flash flood watch or warning has been issued for the territory.
TOMORROW’S FORECAST
Forecast valid until 8pm tomorrow
however forecast is subject change due to adjustments as the day progresses.
Tomorrow: Cloudy with
rain, some heavy and possibly thundery. Chance of precipitation is 90%; chance
of thunderstorms is 30%.
Winds: The winds
will be calm tonight and southeasterly at less than 6 knots tomorrow.
Seas: The seas
will be moderate with peak swells of 1.5 metres or 5 feet.
Barometric
Pressure: The pressure is below normal.
Sunrise
tomorrow: 5:46 am.
Sunset
tomorrow: 6:44 pm.
As we approach the beginning of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane
Season, the DDM is advising persons to make all necessary preparations. Also be
sure to have your emergency kits checked and all contingency plans revised.
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.
