Weather Updates

Hurricane Isaac Continues Westward Path; Governor Mapp Calls Tuesday Press Conference; WAPA Board Approves Items Required For Potential Disaster Recovery

While Hurricane Helene, according to the National Hurricane Center, will soon veer north and pose no threat to the Caribbean islands, Hurricane Isaac remains on track to affect the Leeward islands in the coming days, though it may weaken in strength as it draws closer to making landfall. According to N.H.C., on the current track, the storm is expected to pass south of St. Croix as a tropical storm, bringing rainfall and some wind over the weekend. Isaac, a small hurricane, is currently moving westward, however if the storm tilts north, St. Croix could face a near direct or direct hit. Governor Kenneth Mapp is taking no chances, and has called a press conference to address the people of the territory Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Consortium will carry it live. Elsewhere, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority board on Monday took action on two items related to hurricane restoration efforts, which may be required in the aftermath of a natural disaster, according to a release WA...