Tropical wave in Atlantic could be the next named storm- DDM
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. Photo: NHC
In an update this morning, September 14, 2025, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said the tropical wave is moving across the Atlantic and has a high chance of becoming a storm in the next 7 days. Photo: VINO/File
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.
In an update this morning, September 14, 2025, DDM said the tropical wave is moving across the Atlantic and has a high chance of becoming a storm in the next 7 days.
"It is moving west-northwest toward the Caribbean.
"No danger to the Virgin Islands right now, but we need to pay attention," DDM stated.
VI impacted by Hurricane Erin in August
On August 17, 2025, the Virgin Islands was impacted by Hurricane Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
While the Category 5 hurricane did not directly hit the Virgin Islands (VI), heavy rainfall and thunderstorms associated with the storm impacted the infrastructure of the Wilfred Smith Power Station, leading to extended power outages across the Territory.
There were also rockslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
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