Severe Weather Brings Hazardous Conditions to the BVI The British Virgin Islands faced dangerous conditions on Monday morning after heavy rainfall overnight triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and overflowing ghuts, significantly affecting commuter routes across Tortola. In response, the Ministry of Education announced the closure of schools for the day, prioritising the safety of students, teachers, and staff. The Department of Public Works has deployed crews to assess and manage road ha

MIDDAY WEATHER UPDATE FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Issued: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at noon Weather across the British Virgin Islands has been mainly partly cloudy so far today. Fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected to continue through the afternoon. However, a brief mid-afternoon shower cannot be ruled out. 🏖️ Beach Safety Advisory A small north swell continues to affect north shore beaches. Yellow Flag conditions remain in effect – exercise caution, especially at The Baths and other north-f