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Tropical wave expected to move off coast of Africa today or tomorrow- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) continues to monitor a tropical wave that could develop within the next seven days.
UPDATE: Cat 1 hurricane could affect VI Tuesday or Wednesday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- AL98 continues to show signs of development as it moves west to west north west at 15- 20 mph.
UPDATE: Tropical wave could become Tropical Storm Beryl this weekend- NHC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has said the second storm of this year’s hurricane season could form within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Tropical wave approaching VI; Showers expected within 24 hours- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A tropical wave is expected to heighten the chance of showers for the [British] Virgin Islands within the next 24 hrs and lasting through Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has alerted.
Tropical wave causing interest in Caribbean gets ‘more organised’
MIAMI, Florida, USA- With Tropical Storms Gert and Katia forecast to degenerate Monday, September 4, 2023, attention in the Atlantic turns to a tropical wave off Africa that is expected to develop into a tropical depression midweek and potentially head in the general direction of the Caribbean and Florida.
70% chance of showers across VI today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave could generate cloudy conditions with periods of showers across the area today, August 9, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.
60% chance of brief passing showers today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Humidity and instability associated with the passing of a tropical wave could trigger some rainfall in the Virgin Islands today, Friday, July 28, 2023.
'A few showers' expected across VI today & tonight- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A weak tropical wave approaching from the East will generate a few showers across the area later today and tonight, July 16, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
Passing tropical wave expected to produce unstable conditions- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The humidity and instability associated with the passing of a tropical wave are expected to produce some unstable conditions across the area, today, June 28, 2023.
DDM monitoring tropical wave in Eastern Atlantic Ocean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said it is monitoring a tropical wave in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean that has potential for further development.