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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.
Flash Flood Watch in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Virgin Islands (VI) as heavy rainfall from Hurricane Erin continues, according to the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Int’l Airport resumes operations
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Travellers have been advised of the resumption of operations at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
Erin is now a ‘major hurricane’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Erin is now considered a Major Hurricane according to the BVI Department of Disaster Management.
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).
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.
VI scores 74% in overall readiness for hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has an overall readiness score of 74% for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
DDM warns VI to brace for above average 2025 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is urging residents of the Virgin Islands to begin early preparations for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which meteorologists warn is likely to be significantly more active than average.
Record-setting 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on November 30, 2024. With 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes with five major hurricanes causing damage around the Atlantic and Caribbean; 2024 was the ninth consecutive above average hurricane season.
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