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