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UPDATE: Cat 1 hurricane could affect VI Tuesday or Wednesday- DDM

AL98 continues to show signs of development as it moves west to west north west at 15- 20 mph. Photo: NHC
Lingering moisture and instability from the passage of a tropical wave, along with low level patches embedded within a moderate to fresh trade wind flow, will maintain a heightened chance for shower activity over and around the area today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said. Photo: DDM
Lingering moisture and instability from the passage of a tropical wave, along with low level patches embedded within a moderate to fresh trade wind flow, will maintain a heightened chance for shower activity over and around the area today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said. Photo: DDM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has also been monitoring a tropical depression currently located roughly halfway between Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles. Photo: NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has also been monitoring a tropical depression currently located roughly halfway between Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles. Photo: NOAA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- AL98 continues to show signs of development as it moves west to west north west at 15- 20 mph.

According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) today, August 11, 2024, model guidance has suggested several trajectories (path the storm will take) of this system with one of those trajectories being AL98 passing close or over the Virgin Islands as a Category 1 hurricane around Tuesday or Wednesday.

Category 1 hurricanes carry winds between 75 to 95 mph that can create some damage.

At 8:00 AM, AL98 was located 12.6 North, 44.1 West, midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, and approximately 1,460 miles East South East of the Virgin Islands.

AL98, which the National Hurricane Centre says has a 70% chance of cyclone formation in 48 hours, is moving West to West North West at 15 to 20 mph.

See previous article published August 10, 2024

Tropical Depression could affect VI next week

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been monitoring a tropical depression that may have an impact on the Virgin Islands.

As of this morning, Saturday, August 10, 2024, the system located roughly halfway between Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, is forecast to continue moving generally west-northwestward. 

It is possible it could approach portions of the Greater Antilles including the Territory by the middle or latter part of next week.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) advised there is a possibility of coastal and urban flooding. High wind gusts may also be a feature of the approacing disturbances. 

Residents have been asked to be on alert as conditions can change at short notice. 

Periods of moderate/heavy rains expected today

Lingering moisture and instability from the passage of a tropical wave, along with low level patches embedded within a moderate to fresh trade wind flow, will maintain a heightened chance for shower activity over and around the area today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, the DDM has said.

Weather today: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with periods of showers, some of which could be moderate to locally heavy at times and a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm developing. 

Weather tonight: Partly cloudy with periods of showers, some which could be moderate to locally heavy at times and a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm developing.

Winds: East at 15 to 26 km/h or 9 to 16 mph with lighter spells overnight

Seas: 1.2 to 1.8 metres of 4 to 6 feet. Small craft operators should continue to exercise caution.

Sunset today: 6:48 p.m. 

11 Responses to “UPDATE: Cat 1 hurricane could affect VI Tuesday or Wednesday- DDM”

  • The Weather man. (10/08/2024, 12:48) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    The best weather man on TV said this is real. It is real. Let us stay alert and and keep our Eyes on this one.
  • … (10/08/2024, 12:52) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    Super market full like %#$$ this week

  • WOW (10/08/2024, 13:36) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    here we go again!
  • ... (10/08/2024, 14:07) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hope this good away
  • Herbs Powa (10/08/2024, 16:02) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
    Tell me about the UK storm that is heading to us at the end of this month.
  • turkey (10/08/2024, 21:28) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply

    Any bullsh** UK come with will be dealt with keep dreaming you will see what time it is. You think we are strangers in our country got news for you. Getting sick of foreigners talking @#%&.

  • STALE NEWS (10/08/2024, 21:37) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brian Shields done tell
    Us
    • Mr.Weatherman (11/08/2024, 11:57) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      For those that don't know Brian Shields is Mr.Weatherman. He gives great explanations of upcoming storms. Google Mr.Weatherman to see what is happening with what will be Tropical Storm, then Hurricane Ernesto.
      • HMMM (11/08/2024, 12:34) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
        Makes me wonder if what some people believe ain true. Some people believe these are under human control. Look how it takes a sharp right turn from the U.S into Bermuda as a category 4 - 5 Hurricane...Let me be clear I don't believe these are men controlled. I do believe these are the Angry spirits of the ancestors following the path of the slave ships with vengeance...
  • @ HMMM Angry Spirits (11/08/2024, 13:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Are you suggesting that hurricanes started occurring only after slavery that would be some serious duppy sh**.

  • AL98 (11/08/2024, 13:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Identifies the weather system not a track , numerous models have this tracking over us on Tuesday Wednesday at the moment .Of the approximately 24 models one has it as a hurricane 1 the rest as a tropical storm at this time


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