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WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE VI

WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE VI

July 17, 2013945Views

Synopsis: According
to the Antigua Met Service a
tropical wave will unsettle the atmosphere across the area.
Possible rainfall total for the next 24 hours is 5 – 15 mm or 0.20 – 0.60 inch.

Wx: Today: Mostly cloudy with
showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms, mainly this afternoon.
Chance of showers is 60%; chance of thunderstorms is 10%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with
showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of showers is 70%;
chance of thunderstorms is 20%.

Winds: The wind will be
east-southeast at 12 to 18 knots over land and 15 to 22 knots over open waters.
Gusts of 25 to 30 are likely, mainly in showers.

Seas: The seas will be moderate
with heights of 2.1 metres or 7 feet. A small craft advisory is in effect; sea
bathers should exercise caution.

Barometric Pressure: The atmospheric pressure
is above normal.

Sunset today:  6:58 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow:  5:43 am.

 

  

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(DDM) is not an official Meteorological Office. The Information disseminated by
the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources used or
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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
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decision which may result in the loss of finances, property or life.