23rd August 2019 – At 2:00 PM the National Hurricane Centre began tracking a tropical wave approximately 1300 miles East South East of the Windward Islands as it is showing signs of development. The system is presently moving at 15 mph has a fifty percent probability of becoming a depression or tropical storm in the next five days. As the system progresses further west, it may take a west to west northwest track bringing it close to the Island chain early next week.
Residents should continue to monitor this system as it progresses and make the necessary preparations as we are moving into the peak of the hurricane season.
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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.
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