Tropical Storm Kirk Strenthens; USVI, Other Lesser Antilles Islands Urged To Monitor Storm's Path
Tropical Storm Kirk gained strength on Wednesday and could potentially see some additional strengthening in the coming hours, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5:00 p.m. advisory.
A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A tropical storm watch is in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
N.H.C. said interests elsewhere in the central and northern Lesser Antilles, which includes the U.S. Virgin Islands, should monitor the progress of Kirk as additional warnings or watches could be issued tonight.
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency Director Mona Barnes said the agency has been monitoring the storm. “My staff and I are working closely with our partners at the National Weather Service located in San Juan, PR to ensure we receive real-time updates on the progress of Tropical Storm Kirk,” Ms. Barnes said. “We are still in the peak of the 2018 hurricane season, Virgin Islanders must continue to remain vigilant and prepared. VITEMA will continue to track Tropical Storm Kirk’s progress and provide regular updates.”
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