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Seaports Reopen, Airports Operate Uninterrupted as Hurricane Tammy Veers East of Islands

In the wake of Hurricane Tammy's trajectory through the Caribbean, the U.S. Coast Guard, collaborating closely with the V.I. Port Authority, has officially reopened the U.S. Virgin Islands’ seaports. The storm, which maintained a north-northwesterly track well to the east of the local islands, progressed far beyond Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, sparing the territory from its direct impact. Consequently, all marine operations across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix have returned to their regular schedules. Both the Cyril E. King Airport and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport remain operational and free of disruptions. As the islands continue to feel the indirect effects of Hurricane Tammy, travelers are advised to directly contact their respective airlines for potential flight-related inquiries. Hurricane Tammy's Current Impact on the Region: Despite the storm's distance from the islands, its extensive moisture field, inclusive of the outer and feeding bands, will remain pr...