Forecast valid up to 8 am tomorrow Thursday 18th February 2016
Synopsis: The presence of a relatively strong high pressure ridge will generate a moderate to fresh trade wind flow as well as transport some shallow low level clouds across the islands today and tonight.
Wx: Partly sunny skies in general today and fair to partly cloudy skies tonight with periods of brief passing showers possible.
Winds: SE at 14-20kts..
Seas: Rough, swells 1.8-2.4m or 6-8ft. Warnings remain in place for small craft operators and sea bathers against hazardous sea conditions..
Atmospheric Pressure: Near normal.
Sunset today: 6:20 pm.
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:44 am.
Four day Synopsis Forecast
Synopsis: Fair to Partly Cloudy skies will continue over the northeastern Caribbean. However, by late Thursday into Friday an advancing Cold front moving in from the west will cause an increase in cloudiness and showers to the BVI.
The DDM will continue to monitor the system and provide updates when necessary. Visit the DDM website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates, visit our Facebook page 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.
