24th July 2020 – Tropical Storm Gonzalo continues to move west towards the Southern Windward Islands. Not much has changed since the last forecast however, forecasters are still confident Gonzalo will become a hurricane before reaching these Islands.
At 5:00 AM Gonzalo was located 10.1 degrees north, 51.8 degrees west or approximately 1012 miles east southeast of the British Virgin Islands.
Maximum sustained winds remain at 60 mph with higher gusts. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 25 miles.
Movement is currently to the west at 14mph
Minimum Central Pressure is 1000 MB.
No alert statements, watches or warnings have been issued for the BVI at this time however due to the uncertainty that still exists with Gonzalo, persons should continue to monitor the tropical storm and stay abreast of updates as they become available.
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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.
