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VI residents urged to register for Caribe Wave 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to participate in the 15th regional tsunami preparedness exercise on March 19, 2026.
Cold front brings heavy rain & winds to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least 38 mm (1.5 inches) of rain has been recorded in the Virgin Islands (VI) in the past 24 hours, and more rain is likely today, February 3, 2026, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) stated in its 5:00 AM update.
Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed in an update at 5:30 AM today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
DDM monitoring 2 tropical disturbances in Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.
Tropical wave in Atlantic could be the next named storm- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it continues to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could possibly be the next named storm of the season.
Public asked to remain cautious as Erin moves away from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) saw 9 inches of rain as a result of Hurricane Erin in 18 hours.
DDM monitoring TS Erin projected to pass north of VI later this week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in the Virgin Islands is continuing to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Erin.
Tropical Wave approaching VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Wave is approaching the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Low pressure’ system to impact VI Wednesday/Thursday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An area of low pressure in the Atlantic Ocean, about 700 miles east-southeast of the Virgin Islands, is producing showers and storms.
Continue hurricane preparations- DDM Director Jasen H. Penn
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- While the first month of the hurricane season was “quiet”, Director of Disaster Management (DDM), Mr Jasen H. Penn, has advised residents to continue preparations and to continue exercising caution.
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