Tropical Storm Irma strengthens as it approaches the VI
Residents are strongly urged to monitor the tropical storm very closely as it approaches the territory as it has the potential to become a hurricane over the next 2-3 days as it moves westward across the open Atlantic
According to DDM, “At 5:00 P.M. Irma was located at 16.4 degrees north, 31.2 degrees west or about 480 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving at a westerly direction at 15 miles per hour. Irma is displaying increasingly organised symmetric and interlocking rain bands with a well-defined outflow with winds now at 60 miles per hour.”
The forecast track takes Irma near the northeast Caribbean next Wednesday; however, it is too early to determine the specific areas of impact.
The Department of Disaster Management are advising residents who were severely affected by the August 7, 2017 flash flood to take extra precautionary measures by assessing their homes, businesses and their surroundings to determine what measures or actions need to be taken in the event that Irma impacts the Territory.
The department further stated that preparation is key during this time in any event that the storm hits the territory.
“Persons within coastal communities, boaters and sea bathers should also be aware of the possibility of significant swells on the north shore, from Friday into the weekend, as a result of the remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey. In addition, considering the forecast strength of Tropical Storm Irma coastal communities could also be affected by large swells and storm surge,” said the DDM.
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