TS Dorian could become hurricane in next 2 days
At 8:00am, Sunday, August 25, 2019, Dorian was located several hundred miles east-southeast of Barbados, moving steadily west at 10 to 15 mph. A tropical storm watch has been issued for Barbados. This means tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours, according to the Weather Channel.
And according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph with higher gusts; however, some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dorian could be near hurricane strength over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
It said Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the centre and the estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb.
The Virgin Islands could begin experiencing wind gusts as early as Tuesday evening.
What to do
The DDM is advising persons to keep monitoring the system as it progresses further eastward for any change in its path and intensity.
“Review your family plans and check for items you may need, check your homes, shutters, drainage paths or specific areas. This is will avoid trying to do and remember certain activities at last minute.”
Persons can also download the Alert app in the Apple App store or Google Play store to receive updates of any hazards affecting the Territory.
You can also visit the DDM’s webpage at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bvi.ddm.
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