Loud thunderstorm bombards VI
The thunderstorm, which brought lightning and rain across the Virgin Islands, began around 6:00 pm and lasted for more than three hours.
The storm also knocked out power in several areas across the islands for about 2 hours.
Power was disrupted islandwide
According to Deputy General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Symorne Penn, "a few feeders were affected by the weather."
Power in some areas on Tortola was disrupted around 7:05 pm and restored around 9:00 pm.
Our newsroom was told that Jost van Dyke is still without electricity; however, as there is a "fault".
Ms Penn said a BVIEC team is heading over this morning, July 26, 2021, to "repair and restore."
The loud thunderstorm followed a 3.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the VI region around 4:20 pm yesterday.
13 Responses to “Loud thunderstorm bombards VI”
that was the most intense thunder & lightning in years
some of us still bent on casting the blame on others for our own ignorance and stupidity
you sound like a 2 years old; DDM have to hold your hand because at your age you can't figure out things on your own
wake up and live Nick; we are in 2021 try preparing yourself because you know between june and november what the weather can bring
i hope you enjoyed the weather and made good use of it to increase our population
all those petty vax believers will suffer furious vengeance