A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the British Virgin Islands, effective until midnight today, Wednesday 7 February 2024. This warning indicates that moderate to major flooding is either occurring or imminent in the specified areas, posing a serious threat to residents and property. Residents residing in low-lying or … Continued
In response to anticipated adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education following advice from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a directive for all public schools in the territory to remain closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The decision according to the Ministry of Education was made to prioritize the safety of students … Continued
In light of a weather alert for an approaching frontal trough system, the Public Works Department has mobilized crews to monitor and prepare for potential flooding and storm impacts. Minister for Communications and Works Hon.Kye Rymer said the Public Works Department has activated its emergency response team. Crews are inspecting waterways and ghuts across the … Continued
In a recent press conference, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the impacts of Tropical Storm Phlippe on the British Virgin Islands . The Premier acknowledged that the rainfall was much more than initially forecasted and put significant pressure on the region’s infrastructure and resources. He highlighted the increasing frequency of such extreme weather … Continued
Flooding has wreaked havoc across several areas of Tortola, in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, leaving residents unable to leave their homes and local authorities grappling with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) reports that overnight rainfall reached a staggering 3-4 inches. As a result, many residents found … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has reported that its regional partner, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the progress of a potential tropical cyclone that could be in or near the area of the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands by late this upcoming weekend. Based on the forecast model tracks, … Continued
Meteorologists have predicted 13 named storms for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 6 expected to be strong enough to be dubbed hurricanes. This was shared during the Tropical Weather Conference by Dr Philip Klotzbach of the Tropical Meteorology Project of Colorado State University. According to Dr. Klotzbach this early 2023 outlook is based on … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is encouraging residents to do their part to be ready for hurricanes and other hazards this storm season. Experts are warning of another active Atlantic Hurricane Season with seventeen named storms, including eight hurricanes expected in the Atlantic basin during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. According to the latest … Continued
Disturbance 1 is a well-defined tropical wave located along 62W, or over the Lesser Antilles and eastern Caribbean. It is moving to the west near 20 mph. This tropical wave will move across the eastern Caribbean today and may create unsettling weather conditions for the British Virgin Islands later tonight. Thunderstorms have increased significantly with … Continued
The August 5 forecast from Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has increased the intensity prediction for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, calling for an “extremely active” season. So far this season, the Atlantic has seen nine named storms and 2 hurricanes. Forecasters estimate an additional 15 named storms, 10 hurricanes and 5 major … Continued
