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Government and Schools Closed on Wednesday as Tropical Wave Brings Heavy Rain, Flood Threats, and Dangerous Marine Conditions

Public schools across the territory will remain closed on Wednesday as a tropical wave is expected to bring two to four inches of rain, Government House announced. The administration also confirmed that all central government offices, along with nonessential and non-emergency operations, will shut down. In addition, the University of the Virgin Islands has suspended all classes and employee work on September 24 due to the forecasted severe weather. The Government House announcement follows a press briefing at 1:00 p.m. today that featured Acting Governor Treganza Roach and VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen. Earlier, the National Weather Service issued both a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Heat Advisory for the U.S. Virgin Islands. On Tuesday afternoon, a tropical disturbance described at Invest 94 L was 225 miles southeast of the territory. Unfavorable weather conditions are expected as the wave passes near the Virgin Islands.  Scattered thunderstorms, particularly over the Atlantic wa...