WEATHER FORECAST 8TH MAY 2016
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate later this morning as an upper trough will approach the region from the west and moisture accompanying a cold front will begin to spread across the region. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue over the Atlantic and Caribbean waters during the day affecting the Islands from time to time.
Mariners can expect seas up to 5 feet and winds of 10 to 15 knots across the local waters. Small craft operators should exercise caution offshore Atlantic waters. Showers and thunderstorms can create periods of hazardous marine conditions over portions of the local waters.
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.
