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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An earthquake was felt in the Virgin Islands (VI) around 11:00 am today, October 31, 2022.
VI may experience unstable weather conditions today & tomorrow- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has noted that, based on the latest forecast from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service, the Virgin Islands (VI) may experience showers and thunderstorms today, October 26, 2022, and tomorrow.
3.97 Magnitude earthquake felt in Virgin Islands
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- At around 11:06 pm, Monday, October 10, 2022, an earthquake was felt in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Residents encouraged to practise earthquake safety
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) invites all Virgin Islands residents and visitors to improve their earthquake readiness by joining the global ShakeOut earthquake exercise on October 20, 2022, at 10:20 a.m.
Lingering trough: 70% chance of showers today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Unstable weather conditions associated with a lingering trough will continue across the region today, September 30, 2022, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
UPDATE: Fiona is now a hurricane
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in its 11:00 am advisory today, September 18, 2022, has stated that Fiona is now a hurricane.
VI still under TS Warning as Storm Fiona moves south
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) is still under a Tropical Storm (TS) warning which means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours as Air Force Reserve Hurricanes Hunters Find Fiona has move a little further south.
Jasen H. Penn confirmed as Director of DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Mr Jason H. Penn, the brother of Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has been confirmed as Director for the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), having acted in the position since January 1, 2021.
60% chance of showers today, Sept 16, 2022- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The movement of Tropical Storm Fiona into the area later tonight, September 16, 2022, into tomorrow will lead to very unsettled weather conditions over and around the Virgin Islands (VI), as the territory remains under a Tropical Storm Watch during the forecast period, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.
Tropical disturbance expected to approach Windward Islands by weekend- NHC
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Chances have increased slightly overnight for development of a tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
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