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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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