The DDM is reporting that for the next 24hrs, the axis of the tropical wave will be moving through the Virgin Islands with a high potential for significant rainfall. Photo: VINO

According to the press release, an active tropical wave being somewhat enhanced by a mid level trough will continue to unsettle atmospheric conditions over the VI today and tonight bringing cloudy to overcast skies with widespread showers.

Some of the showers could be heavy at times and accompanied by thunderstorms.

The release added that a flash flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flash flooding in flood-prone areas where grounds are already saturated from recent rains.

Winds are expected to flow from ENE-ESE at 12-18 knots and gusting in showers at times.

Seas are moderate in the waters south of the Virgin Islands with waves 1.2-1.5m or 4-5ft. For waters north of the area rough seas are expected at 1.8-2.4m or 6-8ft. Hence a small craft advisory remains in effect for above normal waves and low visibility.

The DDM will continue to monitor the system and provide additional information as the day progresses.