DDM forecasts increased showers for today
- Flash flood Watch remains in place
A frontal trough interacting with a deep layered trough will significantly increase the chances for shower and thunderstorm activity across the area during the next 24 hours, the Department of Disaster Management has stated. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A frontal trough interacting with a deep layered trough will significantly increase the chances for shower and thunderstorm activity across the area during the next 24 hours.
This is according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in its weather forecast for today, February 7, 2024.
Flash flood Watch
DDM said rainfall totals of up to 50.8mm or 2 inches are possible in some places during that time, for which a flash flood watch is already in place and could be upgraded to a warning at short notice.
Weather today: Cloudy with periods of showers and thunderstorms.
Weather tonight: Cloudy with periods of showers and thunderstorms.
Winds: Southwest at 22 to 33 km/h or 14 to 21 mph, reaching as high as 50 km/h or 31 mph during showers, as well as over open waters and in elevated areas..
Seas: 1.8 to 2.4 metres or 6 to 8 feet. Small craft operators should continue to exercise caution.
Sunset today: 6:16 pm.
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