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More bad weather expected today into the weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Based on the forecasts from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) announced that there is the strong possibility that the Virgin Islands will experience rainfall and thunderstorms, beginning form today Wednesday August 16, 2017, extending into the weekend.
Wet fete anyone? Scattered showers affecting the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With scattered showers predicted for the territory today, April 17, 2017 persons attending the Easter Monday Parade in Virgin Gorda and the usual kite flying activities on Wickham’s Cay I on Tortola may want to take along their umbrellas and raincoats or just prepare to have a wet fete.
Flash flood watch or warning may be issued today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), an intense trough will move across the area today, November 28, 2016 and is likely to bring showers and thunderstorms across the islands for today and tonight.
3.7 magnitude earthquake recorded in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that an earthquake was felt in the Virgin Islands (VI) last evening, November 21, 2016.
Heavy rains expected tonight & throughout Wednesday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has been told to brace itself for showers tonight and throughout tomorrow due to a tropical wave, which is currently a couple of hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles.
Tropical Wave affecting the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands began experiencing heavy rains last night, July 30, 2016 and the weather condition is expected to last for most of the day as a fast-moving tropical wave, being referred to as Invest 97L, enters the extreme eastern Caribbean sea moving westward.
Heavy downpours drench territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the territory experienced heavy rainfall earlier today April 30, 2016, the Department of Disaster Management is continuing to encourage the general public to exercise caution as the weather is expected to be unstable.
‘Project Bug Out’ to fight Zika on VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A public/private partnership has been established to chart the path towards mosquito eradication on Virgin Gorda.
DDM warns sun-bathers, small craft operators of rough seas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a warning to residents of the territory as a surface high pressure is expected to generate rough seas and light to moderate wind flow across the islands.
3.7 magnitude earthquake hits territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Sharleen S. DaBreo has confirmed that there have been no reports of damage following an earthquake that occurred in the territory late last night November 6, 2015.