Thunderstorm 'assaults' VI; Knocks out power
The Virgin Islands experienced a severe thunderstorm this morning, June 6, 2019. Photo: Getty Images/File
According to weather.com, there is a 77% chance of rain this morning with some sunshine in the afternoon, June 6, 2019. Photo: VINO
Rains are expected to end at 7:15am, June 6, 2019, according to weather.com. Photo: weather.com
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What sounded like bomb strikes, the Virgin Islands was rudely awakened to a severe thunderstorm this morning, June 6, 2019.
The thunderstorm began it's nearly hour long "assault" on the Virgin Islands around 4:45am.
There have been reports of power being knocked out in some areas, including Cane Garden Bay.
According to weather.com, there is a 77% chance of rain this morning with some sunshine in the afternoon.
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm or a lightning storm, is a storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.
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