Synopsis: A frontal trough interacting with a deep layered trough will significantly increase the chances for shower and thunderstorm activity across the area during the next 24 hours. Rainfall totals of up to 50.8mm or 2 inches are possible in some places during that time, for which a flash flood watch is already in place and could be upgraded to a warning at short notice.
Weather today: Cloudy with periods of showers and thunderstorms.
Weather tonight: Cloudy with periods of showers and thunderstorms.
Winds: Southwest at 22 to 33 km/h or 14 to 21 mph, reaching as high as 50 km/h or 31 mph during showers, as well as over open waters and in elevated areas..
Seas: 1.8 to 2.4 metres or 6 to 8 feet. Small craft operators should continue to exercise caution.
Sunset today: 6:16 pm.
For more weather information, you can visit the Department of Disaster Management WeatherStem Station on the link provided. http://bvi.weatherstem.com/tortola
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