Weather Updates

Hurricane Watch Issued For Multiple Islands As Isaac Closes In; Governor Mapp To Decide On Full State Of Emergency Declaration By Noon Wednesday

Governor Kenneth Mapp said during a press conference today that he would make a decision on whether to initiate a full-blown state of emergency declaration by noon on Wednesday, as his administration continues to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to either maintain its "strong tropical storm" status, or grow stronger and regain its hurricane rank as it passes south of the USVI over the weekend. A hurricane watch is in effect for Dominica, Guadeloupe and Martinique. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Antigua, Montserrat and St. Kitts and Nevis. The National Hurricane Center (N.H.C.) said interests elsewhere in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Isaac as additional watches or warnings will likely be issued tonight. The storm, on its current trajectory, will pass 120 miles south of St. Croix as either a hurricane or tropical storm. Either way, the island will be impacted in some form, and the governor is urging residents to be prepared and to...