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UPDATE: ‘Disturbance 1’ now 60% chance of tropical development

The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that one of three new disturbances in the Atlantic Region continues to show serious signs of development as it moves west towards the Lesser Antilles. Photo: DDM
 Following the detrimental category 5, Hurricane Dorian which ravaged neighbouring Bahamas, the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Manager (DDM) is warning of at-least three more weather disturbances developing in the Atlantic Region. Photo: DDM
Following the detrimental category 5, Hurricane Dorian which ravaged neighbouring Bahamas, the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Manager (DDM) is warning of at-least three more weather disturbances developing in the Atlantic Region. Photo: DDM
The latest category 5 storm, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas with as much as 20 deaths reported. Photo: Internet Source
The latest category 5 storm, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas with as much as 20 deaths reported. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that one of three new disturbances in the Atlantic Region continues to show serious signs of development as it moves west towards the Lesser Antilles.

“Disturbance 1 is currently located along 30W and is tracking towards the west at around 15 mph. The system currently has some rotation and limited thunderstorm activity associated with it.”

According to the DDM, conditions may become more favourable for development by early next week as the disturbance continues to track towards the west.

In urging residents to continue monitoring the system, the DDM noted that there is a 60% chance of the disturbance becoming a tropical development over the next week.

See previous story published, September 6, 2019 

Three more ‘Disturbances’ on the heels of Dorian 

- DDM says one has potential to reach Lesser Antilles 

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the detrimental category 5, Hurricane Dorian which ravaged neighbouring Bahamas, the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is warning of at-least three more weather disturbances developing in the Atlantic Region. 

“Multiple Systems continue to line the Atlantic, some showing no signs of dying, while others continue to develop,” the DDM warned in a September 6, 2019, media alert.  

DDM said the focus; however, for the [British] Virgin Islands is disturbance 2 and 3. It noted that Disturbance 3 showing signs of development, with the potential of reaching the Lesser Antilles.

“Disturbance 3 is currently located along 25W which is approximately 2600 miles from the BVI and is tracking towards the west at around 15 mph. The system currently has some rotation and limited thunderstorm activity associated with it,” the release noted.

Monitor Situation – DDM

DDM added that the weather disturbance has a 60 per cent chance of tropical development, therefore, residents should monitor the situation closely.

“Disturbance 2 has been identified several hundred miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Conditions could become marginally favourable for some tropical development next week as the system tracks towards the west. The chance of development over the next week is 10 per cent.”

Further, DDM said Disturbance 1 does not pose that much of a threat and is expected to be absorbed into a frontal boundary northeast of Bermuda.

21 Responses to “UPDATE: ‘Disturbance 1’ now 60% chance of tropical development”

  • H.A.A.R.P. (06/09/2019, 14:06) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope BVI ready in case another hits
  • Pastor (06/09/2019, 14:17) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply

    Fahie and the VIP will pray it away

  • belonger (06/09/2019, 14:21) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Global warming this will definitely get worst, prayers for our bros and sis in Bahamas
    • 411 (08/09/2019, 12:04) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Global warming huh???
      Be informed

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewzNMUALENo
  • weed (06/09/2019, 14:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no
    • not a joke (07/09/2019, 11:57) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      We in these small wealthy countries have to be concern. Almost seems like we are been targeted..
  • Really (06/09/2019, 16:53) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    a look at that picture and your heart bleeds,
  • Trumpy (06/09/2019, 17:23) Like (4) Dislike (21) Reply
    Ayo draw dem on wit a Sharpy?
  • H.A.A.R.P (06/09/2019, 17:46) Like (27) Dislike (5) Reply
    If they turn on that machine again it’s gonna be problems for anyone in its path, these super storms will become common, we are living in the weather warfare era, stay safe !
  • ABC (07/09/2019, 11:32) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    We cannot take another storm
  • Lord o (07/09/2019, 11:56) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wonder which rich small country this one will be sent to.... Caymans. Turks, St Lucia, St Kitts up next.... When I said Bahamas was a target and this is a new form of Nuclear distruction targetting these economies and I bet It will miss Florida U all call me fool... But I'm hearing more and more people taking my position.. Because we have to wonder. For real. They can't make Hurricane.. Do we think they have the technology to direct their part ?
    • NICK (07/09/2019, 15:01) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
      Do you really think that?.it is just hurrican season.
    • Trini T (08/09/2019, 01:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Definitely something to think about
      I suspected Dorian wasn’t hitting Florida n if it was Would have been like cat1/2
    • @lord o (08/09/2019, 21:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes they do have the technology to direct the hurricane part. They steered Dorian away from Florida.

      See the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewzNMUALENo
  • Hmmmm. (07/09/2019, 12:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We have 3 Cruise Ship coming next week that the government and the people need so badly. . Hmmm. I pray they don't have to cancel... Lord have Mercy on us.
  • Wonder (07/09/2019, 14:32) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    They should name it after one of them small islands so we know exactly where it going...
  • Worrying (07/09/2019, 20:24) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Fahie them better negotiate the loan fast before we get hit and gotta take it as is.


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