LORENZO A MAJOR HURRICANE..EXPECTED TO MOVE NORTH WEST TODAY
26th September 2019 -Lorenzo continues to be a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it crosses the Atlantic. The system is expected to track to the North West today and possibly to North on Friday.
At this distance with the expected early tracks to the Northwest and then to North, Lorenzo will be no threat to.
As of 6:00 am this morning the Cat 3 hurricane was located 15.2 degrees north, 39.3 degrees west or approximately 1686 miles East of the British Virgin Islands with a forward speed of 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 125 mph with higher gusts and Lorenzo is expected to strengthen further possibly today.
Hurricane force winds extend 35 miles from the centre, while tropical force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Lorenzo becomes the thirteenth named storm and of one the major hurricanes for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
The Department of Disaster Management will continue to monitor the conditions in the Atlantic as the area remains very active for development with the potential for more systems moving off the West Coast of Africa.
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.
You can also visit the DDM’s webpage at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bvi.ddm.
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.
As of 6:00 am this morning the Cat 3 hurricane was located 15.2 degrees north, 39.3 degrees west or approximately 1686 miles East of the British Virgin Islands with a forward speed of 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 125 mph with higher gusts and Lorenzo is expected to strengthen further possibly today.
Hurricane force winds extend 35 miles from the centre, while tropical force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Lorenzo becomes the thirteenth named storm and of one the major hurricanes for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
The Department of Disaster Management will continue to monitor the conditions in the Atlantic as the area remains very active for development with the potential for more systems moving off the West Coast of Africa.
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.
You can also visit the DDM’s webpage at www.bviddm.com and subscribe for updates or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bvi.ddm.
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.