BVI.GOV – Good day to all within the Virgin Islands.
I’ve been intently monitoring the event of Tropical Storm Philippe, and I’ve been briefed repeatedly by the group on the Division of Catastrophe Administration (DDM).
I belief and hope that you simply all have been monitoring the common updates coming from the DDM. In that case, you’ll know that the official meteorological workplace in Antigua, which covers our space, has issued a Tropical Storm Look ahead to the Virgin Islands. A tropical storm watch implies that we should always put together for the chance that tropical storm situations could happen someplace inside the Territory.
At their newest replace at 2:00 p.m. immediately, the Nationwide Hurricane Centre reported that Tropical Storm Philippe was situated close to latitude 19 levels North, 64.4 levels West. Philippe is transferring to the northwest at about 10 miles per hour. The storm at present has sustained wind speeds of 45 miles per hour, and winds prolong outward from the centre as much as 175 miles.
What may we within the Virgin Islands count on from Philippe? Forecasters have repeatedly referred to as this a troublesome system to foretell, however they warn that we might even see wind speeds of 30 miles per hour. Additionally they report the potential of 4-8 inches of rain over the subsequent 24 hours, which suggests flash flooding is feasible. Tough seas and rip currents, particularly on the northern sides of the islands, are additionally anticipated, and a small craft advisory is in impact.
Primarily based on all this, and out of an abundance of warning, the Nationwide Emergency Operations Centre can be activating this afternoon at Stage 1, which is the monitoring part. Shut monitoring implies that if situations worsen, our first responders and important employees can be prepared for quick response.
What must you do at dwelling? Proceed to observe the updates coming from the Division of Catastrophe Administration. Additionally it is time to assessment your plans and guarantee you are ready to activate emergency procedures at dwelling and work. Individuals in low-lying or flood-prone areas ought to take steps to safeguard their property.
Any additional recommendation and data can be shared as quickly as acquired. Within the meantime, please look out for one another and keep secure.
Thanks.
