The current trajectory of Tropical Storm Erin, which is forecast to pass the Virgin Islands later this week as a hurricane. Photo: Zoom Earth

The BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is continuing to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Erin. Photo: BVIDDM/Facebook

The BVI Department of Disaster Management said the Virgin Islands is not under any watches or warning at this time, while they continue to monitor Tropical Storm Erin. Photo: Internet Source

In an update at 6:30 AM this morning, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the DDM said Tropical Storm Erin is about 3,200 km (2,000 miles) east of the territory and is moving west to west-northwest.

The storm, though expected to strengthen over the next few days, the VI is not under any watches or warnings at this time, the DDM stressed. 

Erin is the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Worst & Best Case Scenarios

The DDM said the worst-case scenario for the VI is if Tropical Storm Erin comes farther west before turning north, it will bring strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and rough seas to the Territory later this week.

While in the best-case scenario, the storm turns north well before reaching the Caribbean, “we would only see larger swells, rip currents, and maybe a few gusty showers”.

If Erin comes closer, the DDM adds, the Territory could see dangerous surf and rip currents, strong gusty winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, and transport delays for both air and ferry. 

What you can do 

Members of the public are once again advised to follow official updates from BVIDDM and the National Hurricane Centre.

They should also secure loose items, check emergency supplies, know their nearest shelter, and visitors should keep travel plans flexible. 

The DDM added, “Erin is far away, but storms can change direction. Stay informed, stay ready, and stay safe.”