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UPDATE - Moisture still lingering across VI, DDM

July 5th, 2012 | Tags: DDM unstable weather
Chance of showers is 60 percent, while chance of thunderstorms is 20 percent. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Moisture from a tropical wave will linger some more across the Virgin Islands today, July 5, 2012 and hence the chance of showers and even thunderstorms will remain high, a press release from the Department for Disaster Management (DDM) stated.

However, by tonight, moisture will subside across the islands as the tropical waves moves further west away from the area.

Today: Cloudy to overcast with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with widely scattered showers.

Winds: Easterly at 12-18kts over land and peaking to near 20kts over open waters. Some gusts in showers are also likely..

Seas: Moderate to locally rough waves/swells 1.5-2.1m or 5-7ft. A small craft warning remains in effect mainly for the waters east and north of the British Virgin Islands..

Barometric Pressure: Below normal

Sunset today: 6:59 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.

The DDM is monitoring the weather conditions and will provide updates where necessary. Please visit the DDM's website at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for future updates.

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