15TH June 2011 – Moist unstable conditions are affecting the area due to the passage of a Tropical Wave. Over the next 12-18 hours skies will remain cloudy with showers and thunder storms which could possibly lead to minor flooding.
As a result the Antigua Met Office has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands until 6am tomorrow 16th Jun, 2011
Wilkens Weather Technologies have detected and recorded several lightening strikes.
The DDM will continue to monitor the weather conditions and advise the public accordingly. Visit the DDM’s website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe to receive 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.
