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UPDATE: Grace! Tropical Storm Warning lifted for VI

- Tropical Storm Grace remains disorganised
According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) this morning, August 15, 2021, Tropical Storm Grace remains disorganised as it approaches Puerto Rico It said heavy rainfall across the Lesser and Greater Antilles remains a primary threat over the next few days. Photo: DDM/FB
On the current forecast track, the center of Grace is expected to move over the Leeward Islands Saturday night, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Sunday, and the Dominican Republic on Monday. Photo: DDM
On the current forecast track, the center of Grace is expected to move over the Leeward Islands Saturday night, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Sunday, and the Dominican Republic on Monday. Photo: DDM
The Virgin Islands (VI) has been placed on a Tropical Storm watch as a result of the potential dangers of Tropical Cyclone Seven as it gradually approaches the Territory. Photo: DDM
The Virgin Islands (VI) has been placed on a Tropical Storm watch as a result of the potential dangers of Tropical Cyclone Seven as it gradually approaches the Territory. Photo: DDM
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG in a statement this afternoon said on the current forecast track, this system is expected to pass closely to the south of the VI on Sunday at a Tropical Storm strength. Photo: Internet Source
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG in a statement this afternoon said on the current forecast track, this system is expected to pass closely to the south of the VI on Sunday at a Tropical Storm strength. Photo: Internet Source
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) warned persons in the territory to do any repairs or other preparedness measures ahead of Sunday. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) warned persons in the territory to do any repairs or other preparedness measures ahead of Sunday. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of Antigua last night, August 14, 2021, discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat, and the [British] Virgin Islands.

And, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) this morning, August 15, 2021, Grace remains disorganised as it approaches Puerto Rico

It said heavy rainfall across the Lesser and Greater Antilles remains a primary threat over the next few days.

TS Grace

According to DDM, at 5:00 am, the center of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 64.4 West.

“Grace is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A continued west-northwestward motion at a slower forward speed is expected over the next few days.

“Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected before Grace reaches Hispaniola on Monday. Weakening is forecast as the system crosses Hispaniola Monday and Monday night. Little change in strength is expected on Tuesday,” DDM stated.

Currently, tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the centre and the estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches).

See previous article published August 14, 2021

UPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Seven strengthens to Tropical Storm Grace

As the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to be on a Tropical Storm watch as a result of the potential dangers of a tropical system moving across the Caribbean, Tropical Cyclone seven has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Grace.

This is according to information coming out from the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster management which stated that as of today, Saturday, August 14, 2021, data show that Tropical Storm Grace has more than 40mph winds.

Storm expected over VI on Sunday

On the current forecast track, the center of Grace is expected to move over the Leeward Islands Saturday night, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Sunday, and the Dominican Republic on Monday.

Tropical Storm Grace became the seventh named storm of the season on Saturday.

Weakening is expected early next week as the system interacts with the Greater Antilles CNN has reported.

See previous story published on August 13, 2021

VI placed on TS Watch over Tropical Cyclone Seven
-residents urged to make preparations ahead of possible storm arrival on Sunday 

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has been placed on a Tropical Storm watch as a result of the potential dangers of Tropical Cyclone Seven as it gradually approaches the Territory.

This was revealed in an update today, Friday, August 13, 2021, by the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM). A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

System forecasted to pass VI by Sunday - Governor Rankin 

Governor John J. Rankin, CMG in a statement this afternoon said on the current forecast track, this system is expected to pass closely to the south of the VI on Sunday at a Tropical Storm strength.

"Once again, we should all be on high alert in case the forecast changes. Here in the BVI, it seems likely that we may see impacts such as rain, high seas, coastal flooding, and tropical storm-force winds," he said. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a separate statement, warned persons in the territory to prepare, by doing any repairs or other preparedness measures ahead of Sunday.

"I urge you to complete them today and tomorrow ahead of the system’s expected passage near us on Sunday. Please do this work safely, and all those doing construction or development should ensure to secure their materials afterward."

Meanwhile, the DDM in an update said the Tropical Depression is moving quickly westward. It said at 8:00 PM tonight, the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 53.1 West. 

Depression fastly moving west - DDM 

“The depression is moving quickly toward the west near 22 mph (35 km/h). A motion toward the west or west-northwest with a gradual decrease in forwarding speed is expected during the next few days,” the DDM said.

On the forecast track, the center of the depression will move over the Leeward Islands on Saturday night and over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Sunday, and then over the Dominican Republic on Monday.

The DDM said maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts with some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday.

A tropical storm watch is also in place for the USVI and Puerto Rico including Vieques and Culebra.

 

18 Responses to “UPDATE: Grace! Tropical Storm Warning lifted for VI”

  • BviBuz (13/08/2021, 23:13) Like (5) Dislike (35) Reply
    So they wait only now to tell us this ? Set of loosers
    • @BviBuz (14/08/2021, 08:13) Like (45) Dislike (0) Reply
      I failed to believe that after Irma you are still waiting for DDM to give you weather updates. There are free and pay-for weather apps available. Self-sufficiency is in abundance man.
    • @ B.V.I Buz, why be so quick in condemning the actions of those you hate? (14/08/2021, 08:33) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why only see negativity, and remain blind of seeing positivity. Come on, stop been so pecimistics minded, rather be thankful to God and those that He is using, that are doing good, rather than evil.
    • @BviBuz (14/08/2021, 10:17) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well you can always go online & check the National Hurricane Center website for yourself... They update every three hours. Go to nhc.noaa.gov.
    • school children (15/08/2021, 08:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Instead of thanking God for spared mercies. We need to be more God fearing instead of always being so negative. May God bless your.
    • @BviBuzz (15/08/2021, 08:39) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why the need for the always negative. If you can find the time to go online and be all up in peoples business on FACEBOOK AND WHATSAPP YOU CAN TAKE THE TIME TO GO ONLINE AND CHECK YOUR LOCAL WEATHER. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
    • @BviBuz (15/08/2021, 08:51) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Pssshhh, pleaseeee. Haven’t you heard or learn how to do your own research yet? Stop depending on others to always do things for you.
  • Thanks you for informing us Governor Rankins. (14/08/2021, 08:21) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Ref: approaching tropical storm. In every storm there are lessons to be learn. May we be mindful to pay clse attention to what is been taught of past storms, and what teachings the next one has to offer. May we all be careful to take all appropiate actions for our own safety.
    • Lord have mercy on Haiti.. (14/08/2021, 11:36) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      Natural disaster after natural disaster..Storm, Earth Quake, more Storm, with such existing poverty...Lord have mercy on Haiti..I cry for the brothers and Sisters, Moms, Dads and Kids in Haiti...Sad. Really Sad!
  • This one id for real (14/08/2021, 10:27) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    This is already a Storm and its coming....
  • Hmm (14/08/2021, 17:18) Like (2) Dislike (23) Reply
    She going be real wicked like the real grace from Virgin Gorda
  • Prayer & Fasting (15/08/2021, 07:44) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply
    Interesting. The BVI had no tropical storm threats during the 21 days of prayer & fasting in July. In less than a week in August the BVI had 2 storm threats. Perhaps 100 days of prayer & fasting can get the BVI through the rest of the hurricane season with no storm threats or damage?
    • NICK (15/08/2021, 09:38) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      do you really believe in what you say?the climatology was just not favorable for storms development in july,nothing to do with your 21 days of prayers but you are entitle to believe in what you want if it make you feel better. just dont brainwash other peoples with your fanatics though.
  • guy hill (15/08/2021, 08:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Praise the Lord.
  • Good thing. (15/08/2021, 08:27) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some rain is good enough for us.
  • K (15/08/2021, 09:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ bvi bus are you for real please check your self you know when Atlantic tropical storm season begins come on you are not a baby negative is all you know
  • father (15/08/2021, 09:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God for your all your mercies towards us.
  • Prayers to God without repentance evil deeds are useless exercise.. (15/08/2021, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    storms of various types will continue coming. Think you can prove me wrong? No! You can't nor can Me. Why? Because wherever wickedness is being practice, the consequences are just response of our guilty minds.


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