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3.73 magnitude earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At approximately 9:48 PM on March 28, 2021, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.73 MI with estimated Maximum Intensity of III.
High surf warning in effect for VI until Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has indicated that a high surf warning is in effect for the territory until Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Premier & Governor led VI in regional earthquake & tsunami exercise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands joined nearly 400,000 residents of the Caribbean and Latin America on March 11, 2021, to participate in Caribe Wave, the annual tsunami preparedness exercise.
High winds rock VI; Overnight showers loom
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands can expect some amount of occasional showers tonight, February 17, 2021, brought about by a strengthening high-pressure system (wind) that will continue to be a dominant feature affecting conditions across the area.
40% chance of showers today; Small craft advisory in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shallow pockets of moisture embedded within a moderate to fresh breeze will continue to be pushed over the islands today, February 12, 2021, and tonight, maintaining a moderate chance for showers over the next 24 hours, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting.
Moderate chance for shower activity in VI during next 24 hours- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands may want to keep their umbrellas at hand reach as, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), brief passing showers may be possible today, February 9, 2021.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At around 3:05 AM, this morning February 6, 2021, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.99 MD with estimated Maximum Intensity of IV (4).
Wind flow & northerly swells producing choppy & hazardous seas- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High surf and small craft advisories remain in place for the Virgin Islands, as according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), a surface high pressure will continue to generate a moderate to fresh wind flow across the region.
5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt across the Virgin Islands minutes ago, Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Jasen Penn! Brother of Opposition Leader appointed Acting DDM Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who was once a volunteer in what was then called the Disaster Auxiliary Corps has now been appointed as the Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in the Virgin Islands.
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