Tropical Update for the Virgin
TROPICAL UPDATE FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Issued: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12:30pm 🌀 TROPICAL STORM DOLLY FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC ⚠️ BVI — Continue to Monitor Closely Tropical Storm Dolly formed earlier this morning in the Atlantic. The latest update places Dolly approximately 1,753 miles east of Road Town, moving west at 24 mph. 🌧️ What This Means for the BVI: Current proje...
TROPICAL UPDATE FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Issued: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12:30pm 🌀 TROPICAL STORM DOLLY FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC ⚠️ BVI — Continue to Monitor Closely Tropical Storm Dolly formed earlier this morning in the Atlantic. The latest update places Dolly approximately 1,753 miles east of Road Town, moving west at 24 mph. 🌧️ What This Means for the BVI: Current projections indicate that Dolly could be in our area this weekend, potentially as a weak tropical storm or strong tropical wave by Sunday.
Residents should be prepared for the possibility of: 🌧️ Periods of heavy rainfall 💨 Gusty winds 🌊 Rough seas ⚠️ Localized flooding While conditions and the forecast may change, now is a good time to stay informed, monitor official updates, and review your preparedness plans. 📍 For official information and updates: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Local weather monitoring: https://bvi.weatherstem.com/tortola Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not a Meteorological Office.
The information shared by the department is collected from several professional sources it contracts. This information should serve as a guide for anyone interested in local weather conditions. DDM or the Government of the Virgin Islands cannot be held responsible by anyone who uses this information as legal evidence or to justify any decision that results in loss of finances, property, or life
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