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UPDATE: Tropical storm warning lifted for VI

- Flash flood warning still in effect
October 13th, 2012 | Tags: flash flood warning DDM TS Rafael
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has lifted the tropical storm warning for the Virgin Islands. Photo: DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department for Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that tropical storm Rafael is moving further away from the northeast Caribbean and the tropical storm warning for the Virgin Islands has been lifted as a result.

It is also forecast that cloudy to overcast skies with showers and the occasional outbreak of thunderstorms will continue over the Virgin Islands today Sunday October 14, 2012 and tonight.

Some of the showers are expected to be moderate to heavy and could lead to flash flooding over low lying areas. Therefore a flash flood warning remains in effect until noon when a further review of conditions will be made.

Current Location: 19.4N/63.8W

Geographic Reference: 100 miles NNW of St. Martin

Movement: N at 14 mph

Max Sustained Winds: 50 mph gusting to 65 mph

Winds: Northwest and west 10 - 16 kts.

Seas: Moderate to rough; swells 6 - 8 ft or 1.8 - 2.5 M. A small craft advisory remains in effect..

Barometric Pressure: Above normal

Sunset today:  5:56 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow:  6:06 am.

 

 

 

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