The National Hurricane Centre continues to issue advisories on Tropical Storm Kirk.
September 27 2018
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbados and St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
TROPICAL STORM KIRK
Location: 13.5 North 58.3 West
About 200 miles… East South East of Martinique
About 536 miles… East South East of the British Virgin Islands
Maximum sustained winds…50 mph
Present movement…West North West at 16 mph
Minimum central pressure…1002 mb
SITUATION FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Tropical Storm Kirk is expected pass south of the British Virgin Islands keeping stronger winds away from the Territory. Outer rain bands from Kirk however may produce unstable weather conditions during the passing of the tropical storm around Friday and Saturday.
Winds: Winds can be gale force in some areas of squalls and thunderstorms. May require the securing of lose objects and debris.
Seas: Seas will begin to deteriorate on Friday with significant wave heights of 10 feet. Surfs from breaking waves could peak to 10 feet Friday and Saturday. A High Surf Advisory is in effect due to Northerly Swells.
Rainfall: Rainfall of 1 – 2 inches with higher amounts is possible during the passing of Kirk.
Coastal Flooding: No information given at this time.
All information is based on the current forecast.
No watches or warnings were issued for the territory however, the DDM will continue monitor and provide updates of any changes.
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