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BVI put under flash flood watch till 2pm

File Photo of a flood in a section of Tortola on November 6, 2017.

A flash flood watch has been issued for the British Virgin Islands until 2 pm on Wednesday, November 14.

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the watch stating that the BVI can expect a high chance of showers with a moderate chance of showers thunderstorms tonight.

“The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has also indicated the possibility of a rainfall total for the forecast period to be 15 to 25 mm or 0.6 to one inch,” the Department of Disaster Management said it its Wednesday morning weather update.

The flood watch was put into effect because of a “persistent trough, lingering moisture, and instability from a tropical wave” in the area.

A small craft advisory is also in effect for the British Virgin Islands.

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  1. strupes says:

    come on dabreo the sky is crystal clear

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