Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
This morning, the streets of Road Town saw a notable figure taking action amidst the aftermath of severe weather that swept across Tortola. The Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister of Communication and Works, ventured into the affected communities to conduct a firsthand assessment of the damage caused by the inclement weather that battered the territory. Despite … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management is urging residents of the Virgin Islands to exercise caution as another band of heavy showers moves into the area. “Some of these showers have the potential of creating heavy downpours,” warned the department in a statement issued early this morning. “With the grounds already saturated, the possibility of flooding … Continued
Scenes of chaos and panic unfolded in the capital Tuesday afternoon as a heavy downpour triggered flash flooding across Road Town and surrounding areas, catching residents and officials by surprise. An estimated 5 inches of rainfall poured down on the territory in a brief period starting around mid-afternoon, overwhelming drainage systems and sending rushing floodwaters … Continued
The British Virgin Islands may be in for a bout of heavy rainfall over the next few days, as a trough sitting near the Territory enhances shower chances starting as early as Thursday night. According to a recent statement from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), model data suggests the islands could see over 2 … Continued
The first tropical disturbance of the year has formed in the Atlantic, signaling a possible early start to the 2024 hurricane season according to forecasters. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring an area of low-pressure producing showers and thunderstorms about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. In their latest special tropical weather … Continued
The unrelenting charge of global warming reached another distressing milestone in March 2024, which became the 10th month in a row to set a new record as the warmest respective month on record globally. Data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) showed the average global surface air temperature for March 2024 was … Continued
Forecasters at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project have issued a cautionary prediction for the upcoming 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, slated to commence on June 1. During a presentation at the Topical Weather Conference, Senior Research Scientist Dr. Phil Klotzbach revealed that the region is expected to experience above-average levels of storm activity. According … Continued
A plume of Saharan Dust is projected to impact the Virgin Islands this week, posing potential health risks to residents. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued advisories for the public to take necessary precautions, as the dust is expected to arrive as early as the afternoon of Wednesday, February 14th. Residents are urged … Continued
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the British Virgin Islands, effective until midnight today, Wednesday 7 February 2024. This warning indicates that moderate to major flooding is either occurring or imminent in the specified areas, posing a serious threat to residents and property. Residents residing in low-lying or … Continued
