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August 16th, 2023
Two disturbances pop up in the Atlantic after 12 days of quiet

MIAMI, Florida, USA – The US National Hurricane Center (NOC) on Monday, August 14, 2023, noticed two different disturbances off the West Coast of Africa that have a low chance of becoming tropical cyclones over the next seven days.

June 21st, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger, slows down

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger and slowed down overnight, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center today, June 21, 2023.

June 19th, 2023
TS Bret forms in the Atlantic; Lesser Antilles warned to monitor storm

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tropical Storm Bret formed on Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023, in the Central Atlantic, after emerging off the West Coast of Africa and tracking over unusually warm ocean waters. Forecasters have suggested the storm will become a hurricane by Wednesday to Thursday of this week.

June 8th, 2023
2017 a reminder to not get caught ‘flat-footed’ in 2023 hurricane season– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands' Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged communities and individuals to prioritise hurricane preparedness as the 2023 Hurricane Season gets underway.

June 3rd, 2023
UPDATE: TS Arlene downgraded to Tropical Depression

MIAMI, Florida, USA - Tropical Storm Arlene weakened to a tropical depression on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, as its maximum sustained winds dipped from 40 mph to 35 mph.

June 3rd, 2023
Roach stresses insurance preparedness as 2023 hurricane season begins

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on June 1, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach is urging Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI) residents to secure appropriate insurance coverage to protect their properties and belongings.

September 25th, 2022
Power lines downed & houses washed into sea as Fiona batters Canada

NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada- Power lines have been downed and houses washed into the sea after Storm Fiona battered Canada's coastline. One woman is missing after being washed out to sea in Newfoundland.

September 20th, 2022
No major damages from Fiona– Ag Governor Archer Jr

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has reported that with the passage of Hurricane Fiona, then a tropical storm near the Virgin Islands, no major reports of damages have been reported in the territory.

September 18th, 2022
UPDATE: Fiona is now a hurricane

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in its 11:00 am advisory today, September 18, 2022, has stated that Fiona is now a hurricane.

September 17th, 2022
TS Fiona claims life in Guadeloupe; May become hurricane tonight

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Tropical Storm Fiona reportedly claimed a life as it swept across Guadeloupe today, September 17, 2022, and is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

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