Tropical Storm Earl is creeping up to hurricane status with 70mph winds.
The eye of the storm is located at:
17.1N 57.6W
He is moving about 18mph to the WEST.
Minimum central pressure is 985 MB
A hurricane watch is in effect for the Virgin Islands. (Watch it come right
at us!)
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the British Virgin
Islands.
WARNING means hurricane or storm conditions are expected within 36
hours.
WATCH means hurricane or storm conditions are possible within the next 36
hours.
A report from West End:
Usual last minute people in West End!! More
concerned that the Fiona one will come before accessment from earl. I
will try and keep you posted till elec goes but think we are ok till Monday eve,
have to go to town and stock up so will email you later
today...
