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August 10th, 2021
UPDATE: Premier Fahie calls for vigilance ahead of Tropical Cyclone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the possibility that the Virgin Islands could feel some effects of a passing tropical cyclone, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged the people of the Virgin Islands to be in a state of preparedness in the event of further development.

August 8th, 2021
VI urged to prepare as hurricane season heats up

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’s Acting Director Mr Jasen Penn is urging all Virgin Islands residents to complete their seasonal preparedness activities as the region moves into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season with two potential systems brewing in the Atlantic basin.

August 8th, 2021
60% chance of shower activity today- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lingering moisture from a tropical wave will maintain a moderate chance for shower activity over and around the islands today, August 8, 2021, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.

August 7th, 2021
DDM monitoring Tropical Wave 3 on VI path

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgins Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is currently monitoring Tropical Wave 3 which is the closest Tropical Wave to the [British] Virgin Islands and located over the west-central tropical Atlantic at an estimate of 824 miles off Road Town.

August 5th, 2021
Showers expected across VI today due to approaching tropical wave- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is a 50% percent of showers across the Virgin Islands today, August 5, 2021, due to an approaching tropical wave.

August 2nd, 2021
50% chance of showers today, August 2, 2021- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The presence of a weak trough, along with available low-level pockets of moisture, light south easterly winds and daytime heating could lead to a moderate chance for shower activity over and around the islands at times during the next 24 hours, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.

July 31st, 2021
DDM says slight chance of showers today in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management is predicting that for today, Saturday, July 31, 2021, a combination of a surface high pressure and Sahara dust, will inhibit cloud growth and keep shower activities at a minimal.

July 26th, 2021
'Slight chance of showers' today- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After rain and a heavy thunderstorm late yesterday, July 25, 2021, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said there is a slight chance of showers today.

July 23rd, 2021
60% chance of rain today due to approaching tropical wave- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, July 23, 2021, may be a good day for dry cisterns as, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), there is the likelihood of showers.

July 10th, 2021
Small craft advisory in effect for East End Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) says a small craft advisory remains in effect for the eastern side of the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Saturday, July 10, 2021.

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