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UPDATE: Tropical storm conditions & heavy rain possible from Friday- DDM

The Virgin Islands will start to experience Tropical Storm conditions from Tammy possibly by tomorrow, Friday, October 20, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed today, October 19, 2023. Image: NHC
Tropical Storm Tammy formed Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2023, near the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Photo: Zoom Earth
Tropical Storm Tammy formed Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2023, near the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Photo: Zoom Earth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will start to experience Tropical Storm conditions from Tammy possibly by tomorrow, Friday, October 20, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed today, October 19, 2023.

It said at 5:00 AM, Tammy was located 13.5N and 54.8W about 638 miles ESE from Road Town, moving towards the west at 17mph. On the forecast track, the centre of Tammy will move near or over the Leeward Islands Friday and Saturday.

DDM said there are presently no watches or warnings in effect for the [British] Virgin Islands.

Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches are expected for the Virgin Islands.

DDM advised residents to monitor this system closely and work to complete any seasonal preparations in case this system develops into a threat to the Virgin Islands.

See previous article published October 18, 2023

Tropical Storm Tammy forms in Caribbean Sea

Tropical Storm Tammy formed Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2023, near the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Lesser Antilles.

Tammy is about 625 miles east of the Windward Islands, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the hurricane center. It is quickly moving west at 23 mph but its forward motion is expected to slow down by Thursday.

“A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast by Thursday night, followed by a turn toward the northwest Friday night or Saturday,” the National Hurricane Center said. “On the forecast track, the center of Tammy will move near or over the Leeward Islands Friday and Saturday.”

Its maximum sustained winds are expected to increase up to 70 mph in about four days.

Tropical storm watches have so far been issued for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique and Guadeloupe.

18 Responses to “UPDATE: Tropical storm conditions & heavy rain possible from Friday- DDM”

  • tammy (18/10/2023, 18:50) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply

    Oh, we're blest, we're blest, we're blest, we are blest
    Yes, we got shelter, clothing, and strength, we are blest
    We're blest, we're blest, we're blest, we are blest
    We don't deserve it, but yet, we are blest
    We don't desеrve it, but yet, we arе blest
    Oh, people, we're blest, we're blest, we're blest, we are blest
    We got shelter, clothing, and strength, we are blest
    We're blest, we're blest, we're blest, we are blest
    We don't deserve it, but yet, we are blest
    We don't deserve it, but yet, we are blest
  • rattie (18/10/2023, 19:13) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    Bvi in trouble this weekend
  • My boy (18/10/2023, 20:00) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is y we must live good.wíth one another.
  • @ RATTIE (18/10/2023, 20:06) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU GOT TIME TO REPENT
  • asura (18/10/2023, 20:14) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    more heavy water and flooding and because of the COI we can't clean up
    • @asura (19/10/2023, 08:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      It really ain't because of the COI, unless COI stands for Clowns of Incompetence
    • @asura (19/10/2023, 09:56) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Looks like some mud settle on your brain from the last set of flooding.
  • Native Tongue (18/10/2023, 20:47) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    seems like no one is taking this incoming storm serious.
  • au ha pinkidy whop (19/10/2023, 00:01) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    She looking for the BVI
  • Jezebel Tammy (19/10/2023, 00:03) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Dont come your horing @$$ Yah
  • @tammy (19/10/2023, 01:07) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Proofread and edit before you post
  • rain (19/10/2023, 09:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    in my cistern please.
  • Help me understand (19/10/2023, 10:36) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    They saying that the center passing over us and from the pictures shown, it coming directly at us BUT YET, no tropical storm watch/warning is in effect for us??????????????? They does wait last minute to put us under tropical watch!!
  • @help me understand (19/10/2023, 14:56) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    No one said the center passing over us it said the center passing over the leeward Islands and 638 miles away from the Road Town so where did you see that it’s coming directly into us. The picture is showing that the storm will be on the edge of us if it doesn’t shift so maybe that’s why there’s no warning yet
  • facts (20/10/2023, 09:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Of those storms, it is estimated that two to five could become major hurricanes reaching at least Category 3 strength with winds of 111mph or greater.


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