TS Philippe: NHC issues Tropical Storm Watch for VI
On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to move north of the Leeward Islands today. However, the strongest winds and heaviest rains will likely occur in the islands to the south of the center. Photo: Zoom Earth
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The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the [British] Virgin Islands due to the location of Tropical Storm Philippe. Photo: NHC
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the [British] Virgin Islands due to the location of Tropical Storm Philippe.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours.
NHC said Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this general motion should continue today. A turn toward the north-northwest is forecast by tonight, followed by a northward motion on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to move north of the Leeward Islands today. However, the strongest winds and heaviest rains will likely occur in the islands to the south of the center.
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
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