This information is to be used as a guide by anyone who has interest in local weather conditions. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources used or contracted by the DDM to provide such information. You can also visit the DDM’s webpage at and subscribe for updates or like us on Facebook at Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not an official Meteorological Office. Persons can also download the Alert app in the Apple App store or Google Play store to receive updates of any hazards affecting the Territory. Stay away from swimming activities at this point. Keep monitoring the system as it progresses further westward for any change in its path and intensity.Ĭheck drainage paths or specific areas to ensure debris is not blocking those locations. High Surf Warning is in effect (see separate post on Facebook for details).Rough sea conditions especially on the north side of the Islands.Rainfall estimates of 1 – 3 inches is possible on the remaining Islands of the BVI.Rainfall estimates of 4 – 6 inches is possible on Anegada.Possible gusty winds from outer rain bands.The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the centre and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles.Īn Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft has recently reported a minimum central pressure of 989 mb. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to continue today, but Jerry is expected to remain a hurricane during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry will move North of the British Virgin Islands on Saturday. A west-northwest to northwest motion at a decreasing forward speed is expected over the next few days. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the centre of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 59.6 West.
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