High Surf Advisory for the British Virgin Islands has been cancelled…however as the swell event decreases there is still a possibility for rip currents.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and near structures such as groins such as jetties and piers.
Today Forecast
Synopsis: A broad ridge of high pressure will maintain a relatively stable atmosphere over the BVI for the next 24 hours
Today: Sunny to partly sunny with a slight chance of a light late- afternoon shower
Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Any shower will be light and brief
Winds: East-southeasterly at average speeds between 11-14knots over land and coastal waters.
Seas: Moderate with heights of 1.5-2.1m or 5-7ft: Small craft operators should exercise caution mainly in the coastal waters east and southeast of the islands.
Please continue to monitor local media stations, DDM’s website at bviddm.com) and Facebook at BVIDDM for regular updates.
Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not an official Meteorological Office. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources used or contracted by the DDM to provide such information. This information is to be used as a guide by anyone who has interest in local weather conditions. By no means can the DDM or the BVI Government be held accountable by anyone who uses this information appropriately for legal evidence or in justification of any decision which may result in the loss of finances, property or life.
