USVI Weather Alert in Effect with Winds Reaching 38 MPH and Rough Seas Forecasted

Residents and visitors across the U.S. Virgin Islands are being urged to exercise caution as hazardous weather conditions are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. In its latest Hazardous Weather Outlook, issued at 5:24 a.m. AST on Wednesday, April 2, the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, warned of breezy to windy conditions, rough marine environments, and dangerous rip currents affecting the territory. The advisory covers St. Thomas, St. John, adjacent islands, and St. Croix, as well as the nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean coastal waters. Today's Conditions: Wind: Sustained winds are forecast to range between 18 to 33 knots (approximately 21 to 38 miles per hour), creating breezy to windy conditions throughout the day and into the night. The National Weather Service cautions that unsecured outdoor items could be blown around or damaged due to these winds. Marine Conditions: Boaters are advised to use extreme caution, particularly small c...