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AWCA82 TJSJ 140923
RWSVI 

Weather Summary for the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Weather Service San Juan PR
523 AM AST Wed Nov 14 2018

Skies were variably cloudy across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Some
showers brushed the islands. Rainfall in Saint Croix was sixteen
hundredths of an inch at the airport in Fredericksted. No rain 
fell at Charlotte Amalie overnight, although some showers crossed 
other parts of Saint Thomas and Saint John. Low temperatures 
overnight occurred with the showers and were generally in the low 
to mid 70s.

As the tropical wave continues to move across the region and an 
upper level low remains anchored over the region, a very moist 
and unstable pattern will continue through Thursday. Therefore, 
periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds and frequent
lightning strikes are likely across the local islands at times,
beginning later today. This could result in urban and gut 
flooding, as well as landslides in areas of steep terrain. 
Therefore, a Flash Flood Watch has been issue for the U.S. Virgin 
Islands through Thursday afternoon. In addition, breezy conditions
will prevail across most of the area with winds ranging between 
15 to 25 mph with higher gusts near the showers and thunderstorms.
High temperatures today will be in the 80s.

Across the regional waters...Seas ranging between 6-8 feet will 
continue as winds between 15-25 MPH prevail across the forecast 
area. As a result, Small Craft Advisories are now in effect for 
coastal and offshore waters surrounding the islands. There is a 
high risk of rip currents in effect for the eastern tip of Saint 
Croix, while a moderate risk persists elsewhere. Choppy marine 
conditions and a moderate to high risk of rip currents will likely
persist through Saturday.

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