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TS Bret forms in the Atlantic; Lesser Antilles warned to monitor storm

-Early reports also indicate storm may threaten the Lesser Antilles as a Category 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Bret has formed on Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023, in the Central Atlantic, after emerging off the west coast of Africa and tracking over unusually warm ocean waters with forecasters suggesting that the storm will become a hurricane by Wednesday to Thursday of this week. Photo: DDM
Early reports also indicate that the storm may threaten the Lesser Antilles as a Category 1 hurricane towards the end of the week, and possibly move into the Caribbean after that, though computer models show a weakening trend is likely to occur. Photo: NHC
Early reports also indicate that the storm may threaten the Lesser Antilles as a Category 1 hurricane towards the end of the week, and possibly move into the Caribbean after that, though computer models show a weakening trend is likely to occur. Photo: NHC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tropical Storm Bret formed on Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023, in the Central Atlantic, after emerging off the West Coast of Africa and tracking over unusually warm ocean waters. Forecasters have suggested the storm will become a hurricane by Wednesday to Thursday of this week.

Information coming out from the Virgins Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) is that at 5:00 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 42.2 West.

"Bret is moving toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days," DDM said in a press release.

Early reports also indicate that the storm may threaten the Lesser Antilles as a Category 1 hurricane towards the end of the week, and possibly move into the Caribbean after that, though computer models show a weakening trend is likely to occur.

Bret forecast to strengthen as hurricane 

"Bret is forecast to strengthen and move across the Lesser Antilles as a hurricane... bringing a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, hurricane-force winds, and dangerous storm surge and waves," the National Hurricane Center forecasters wrote in an online forecast discussion.

As such, persons in the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have been urged to closely monitor the storm.

Meanwhile, the DDM in a forecast said maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecasted, which means Bret could become a hurricane in a couple of days.

DDM said while there are no watches or warnings for the VI, persons are being urged to continue monitoring the Atlantic in case of any change with Tropical Storm Brent.

CNN warned that the storm could also impact the Windward Islands later this week. The Leeward Islands, located where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic, include the Virgin Islands, Saint Martin, and Antigua and Barbuda. To the south are the Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, Martinique and others.

10 Responses to “TS Bret forms in the Atlantic; Lesser Antilles warned to monitor storm”

  • Too early 4 this.. (19/06/2023, 20:02) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Depending to make a few dollars from the Ships coming Wednesday and Thursday.. Lord what is this.? Please show us mercy...
    • Not Surprised.. (20/06/2023, 03:25) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
      When was the last time we felt heat like this for 3 long months. Something had to give.. I am fully prepared, got my shuttsrs, my generator.. The wise man say, "When you see the signs, its a warning, prepare".
    • @Too early.. (20/06/2023, 03:33) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
      I understand they are a lot of folks depending on the Cruise Ships. Take courage. God knows best. Some may say this is not the work of God to make people suffer...We will be ok. .Focus on keeping you and your family safe. What we lose one day, we will gain another day.
  • A word or 2 (19/06/2023, 20:52) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Protect and be gentle with us Father God.
    Realizing your creatures and our earth need water wind and reorganizing,grant us mercy with gentleness, Be generous with the water especially. Thanks.
  • June to soon (19/06/2023, 21:56) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    We are blessed with advanced systems that can montior every cloud, dont let this instil panic but a reminder that preparation is key!
  • Oh Wow! (19/06/2023, 22:03) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    I'm gonna miss the SKB music fest this coming weekend
  • WITH ALL (20/06/2023, 08:12) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    THAT IS GOING ON IN THIS ONCE PEACEFUL COUNTRY , AND SOME PLAYING OMNIPOTENT WE NEED SPIRITUAL CLEANSING AND HEALING ( THE LORD IS OUR LIGHT AND OUR SALVATION / DO THE RIGHT THING AND THE LORD WILL KEEP US SAFE ????
    • @WITH ALL (20/06/2023, 11:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      The spiritual wickedness of the colonial masters is what needs washing away as it has even to some of the pastors blind to the ungodly things they are doing.
  • HMMM (20/06/2023, 08:56) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Meanwhile the Governor is on the other news site that is anti BVI picking on everything negative he can find and not concern about anything else other than getting his kind status and passing a high handed dictatorship police act to violate citizens rights where the can search without a warrant. BVI BETTER WAKE UP!


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