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- Radar Now In Virgin Islands
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:49:03 -0400
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Storm season has begun.
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- Charlotte Amalie, Us Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:31:35 -0400
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Breaking waves to 15 ft, lots of rain from tonight thru Saturday….
Our first Carnival parade since 2019 is Saturday…
Rain Don’t Stop The Carnival
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- I've gifted you a Washington Post article: La Niña could enter rare third straight year. Here’s what that means.
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:07:45 -0400
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My Washington Post subscription allows me to share access to great journalism.
Check out this gift article, at no cost to you: Its presence could boost spring
tornadoes and portends yet another bad Atlantic hurricane season
https://wapo.st/3MwEJcU
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- Charlotte Amalie, Us Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:05:42 -0400
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Rip current warning…was down to 70 degrees F last night, very chilly
for Carnival…nice.
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Today
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 15:05:36 -0400
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From a copter over Anegada BVI today….
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- Sahara Dust Meets Caribbean Blue
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 20:57:40 -0400
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The most Saharan Dust we have seen in early April…possibly?
Scary for plants, lungs, and window screens, white boat decks,
among many other factors.
Nights are still cool; sea is cool….pool is 78 . We will take it.
We are the lucky ones.
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- Thunder Rain
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2022 16:58:54 -0400
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Weird for February to hear thunder, right ?
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- December Moon in St Thomas
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:29:38 -0400
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We are so lucky
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:52:43 -0400
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Seas up to 12 ft soon come BE CAREFUL ,calm sailing this morning before the
build up
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https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:13:57 -0400
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Looks like the waters around the Spanish Virgin Islands may go up to
8 ft. Be careful out there . Scroll down for English.
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 19:42:26 -0400
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Our copter pilot said today 25 mph winds on East End today...blowing
like " stink" as we like to say...will be seas up to 8 ft..BE CAREFUL PLEASE
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:55:20 -0400
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https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
The sea is flat. This is sunrise on Thanksgiving Day on the Northwest side
of St Thomas. We have riptide and high seas warnings starting later today.
We are beyond grateful to get thru storm season so peacefully . We are
lucky to live in the gorgeous Virgin Islands. Please be careful to protect
your friends and neighbors, get vaccinated. We are so far so good.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:17:52 -0400
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Still under storm watch, seas may pile up to 9 ft, be careful.
Last night was gusty, and we heard that
wind whistle that triggers memories.Plenty of passing showers
and it is cold. The baby tomato plants did alright.
November is our month to be grateful every day.
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- We Are So Lucky
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:11:56 -0400
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So far so good.We are cool like winter. Just enough rain to keep us
green. We AH WE .....so lucky to live in the islands.
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- November Sunset
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2021 18:01:02 -0400
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Towards the West NW right now. We are surrounded by tall clouds.
There was weather between St Croix and St Thomas today ( 40 miles).
Magens Bay beach was glorious today and the water a little too warm for
November. Stay tuned for another month, pay attention. We are
so far so good.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:24:27 -0400
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Rip current warning for NW beaches of St Thomas ,
Be Careful
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Good Morning Islanders
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:33:22 -0400
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Sunrise was spectacular. Almost thru October and so far so good. Very humid.
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- Sunset Reflection
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:05:07 -0400
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Right now a cloud in the East is reflecting the Sunset. Hot, humid,
flat seas, we’ll take it. So far so good.
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- Thunder and Lightning Soon Come
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:14:29 -0400
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St Thomas is right in the center of it.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:35:27 -0400
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We have a storm watch warning….scroll down for English , unstable weather
is blowing thru the islands right now. Please let us know what your island
is experiencing now. We have passing showers and some sunshine now.
This weather is helping blow out the dust and ash from Canary Islands.
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2021 16:34:18 -0400
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This shows why we are on the receiving end of volcanic dust from
La Palma .....and is that Sam up there with the reindeer?
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Where's That Island ?
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2021 11:42:35 -0400
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Like St Maarten, we are inhaling Saharan dust and can't see the islands
off our deck. We look North on the Atlantic to little islands called
" Cockroach "and " Cricket"....yes, named after our special friends.
We'll take the dust over a hurricane any day. We are toasting every
night our good luck of getting thru September without an H . Stay
tuned for 6 more weeks. Fingers crossed, and prepared.
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- October Cruise
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 08:56:01 -0400
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Here comes a cruise ship thru the Sahara dust. We have some breeze and had
a good car wash rain at dawn. The cruisers are required to be 100% vaccinated to
step foot on USVirgin Islands. We wish more residents would get the shots.
Stay well. Looks like we have a little breather til mid October before Africa
sends more whirly gigs our way.
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- October Cruise
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 08:56:01 -0400
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Here comes a cruise ship thru the Sahara dust. We have some breeze and had
a good car wash rain at dawn. The cruisers are required to be 100% vaccinated to
step foot on USVirgin Islands. We wish more residents would get the shots.
Stay well. Looks like we have a little breather til mid October before Africa
sends more whirly gigs our way.
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- Haze, Dust , Smoke ????
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2021 17:49:34 -0400
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From previous posts most of you know what our view is. Here it is today.
In town you can't see our mid island peaks. This haze doesn't seem to smell
like sulfur like Sahara dust does. It moved in yesterday. Terrible visibility
for
pilots and sailors.
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- Rain Soon Come
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 17:42:24 -0400
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62% chance of rain overnight and into tomorrow. We will take it.
Is this Sam still pulling moisture North ?
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- Looking All Around
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 06:57:44 -0400
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My weather watcher was busy yesterday under a bright blue sky.
Thanks for the bird pictures from Trinidad. Is Victor going to
Portugal?
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- Hot, Humid, Happy….
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:25:09 -0400
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So glad Sam is pulling out of the neighborhood. Whew…..
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- Sam Sunsets
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:04:17 -0400
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- Lake Atlantic
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:12:59 -0400
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Looks like a lake today,........anyone up for deep sea skiing ?
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- Steady Pour
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:13:51 -0400
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Pool topping off again
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- Sam
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:22:54 -0400
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European models in red, American models in blue.
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- Saturday Sunset
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:42:15 -0400
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Hot, quiet seas, high humidity, no wind.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:41:01 -0400
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Here comes Sam.
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Another Look
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:30:59 -0400
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Sam....
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- Maybe Sam ?
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:49:56 -0400
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- Cruising
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:08:38 -0400
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Clear horizon, calm seas, and we have 2 cruise ships today. At least
passengers are required to be vaccinated to step foot on USVI.
Makes you wonder about the 47% unvaccinated locals ?
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- Right now
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:56:52 -0400
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We are hearing thunder out this system. It is hot, muggy and it was literally
foggy during beach yoga today. M U G G Y .....for sure.
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- Another look
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:45:09 -0400
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:56:08 -0400
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You can see Rose out there...looking for bait....
We will never forget Irma or Maria...2 cat 5s less than 2 weeks apart ,
4 yrs ago, thousands died in their paths....many drowned in their homes...
Our islands still show the scars, our psyches own the memories.
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- How close can it get? - Closest Point of Approach - Caribbean Hurricane Network
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:55:35 -0400
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From St Thomas
https://www.stormcarib.com/closest.cgi
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- Lucky 🍀 Sunday
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:07:31 -0400
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Nearly Maria’s anniversary and we see luck and nature on our side.
An extra Sunday without worry in September is a stellar gift.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:23:13 -0400
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Another look at formation of this next system. The aviator is paying
close attention. The scramble for hangar space begins.
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- NORTH WEST
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:12:13 -0400
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I meant to say the system is building to the NW of us…
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- Flood Advisory for USVI and BVI
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:02:13 -0400
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We have had a steep temperature drop, the aviator is concerned for anyone
flying in USVI or BVI right now, very low visibility and lots of thunder
and lightening. We have had off and on rain for days so expect flooding
around ghuts and previously flooded areas.This is part of the system that
is growing to the NE of us. The energy is palpable. Be safe.
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- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination | CDC. During Hurricane Season
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:22:57 -0400
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Some readers email me questions about traveling to the USVI during this time
of year. We are currently writing warnings and preparedness lists for our
active hurricane season . Hurricane season really lasts til Nov 30.
These next few weeks are the height of our dangerous storm period
historically . Mix that with tons of Sargassum seaweed stacked up on many
beaches throughout the Caribbean and our overtaxed medical facilities
burdened with non vaccinated Covid I’ll islanders, ……….
please let common sense prevail.
Most beach bars, and restaurants close normally here in the month of
September as we all need time to prepare our businesses and homes for
storms. Hurricanes are not an anomaly……they are the reality of tropical
life.
We love visitors when we are safe from storms . Please come see us
when our weather is perfect, pretty much anytime from December 1
thru end of Carnival time in the late spring.
My apologies for my honesty to our Dept of Tourism. Truth is offering
you the best experience possible.
Always ask a local.
Please get vaccinated for AH WE .
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
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- Building Up North of Us
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:58:13 -0400
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We are 80 degrees already, thunder since dawn, that #2 disturbance
is pulling up moisture from the island chain trying to follow Larry’s trail.
Not a great day for solar collection, but the cistern will be happy.
Some decisions will be made for us by Friday about our trans Atlantic visitor.
Pay attention.
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- We Feel It All Around Us
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:26:44 -0400
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Do you see what we are experiencing all around us? Lots of lightening,
very cool evening for mid September, we are saturated after days
of off and on rain on the West End of St Thomas. We seem to be a
cradle for storm formation these last few days.
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- Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:18:15 -0400
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We are under the orange thunderbolts.....the words Virgin Islands
are near St Croix, our sister island 40 miles south. Weather for
the BVI and St John and St Thomas is about always the same forecast.
A cold 76 degrees. Lots of wind and rain.
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- Rainy Day
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2021 18:57:47 -0400
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We had plenty of hard rain off and on all day, while other other parts
of the island had none. Here is sunset and clouds. It has cooled down.
The cistern is very happy, and the pool topped off. We will take it.
Everyday is a bonus. Stay well, get vaccinated, protect your neighbors.
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- Don’t Try This At Home……..Harvesting Coconut Bombs
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021 17:32:36 -0400
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Yes…..it is time to bring all the coconuts down. Be careful.
We don’t want them bombing our house in a storm.
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- September Monday
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021 08:53:25 -0400
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Isabel from St Croix knows the botanical name for this Moon Flower.
Blooms at night. You can see how high up in the tree it is. The blooms
are huge.
It is cooler this morning, over the weekend Larry stole our breeze and it
was H O T …..most of us don’t have central a/c as our power bills are so
high. We live off the grid and didn’t notice the power was out in our
neighborhood until feeding the cat next door at 6 am. Rolling blackouts?
There is some breeze this morning, and the clouds are literally racing
East to West . Hopefully more Sahara Dust will fall in after Larry moves
further North out of range. We are so LUCKY…..let’s hang onto luck,
and being prepared. Our very dangerous events have historically occurred
thru mid October.
Stay well. Please get vaccinated.
Good to hear from Trinidad.
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- September Monday
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021 08:53:25 -0400
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Isabel from St Croix knows the botanical name for this Moon Flower.
Blooms at night. You can see how high up in the tree it is. The blooms
are huge.
It is cooler this morning, over the weekend Larry stole our breeze and it
was H O T …..most of us don’t have central a/c as our power bills are so
high. We live off the grid and didn’t notice the power was out in our
neighborhood until feeding the cat next door at 6 am. Rolling blackouts?
There is some breeze this morning, and the clouds are literally racing
East to West . Hopefully more Sahara Dust will fall in after Larry moves
further North out of range. We are so LUCKY…..let’s hang onto luck,
and being prepared. Our very dangerous events have historically occurred
thru mid October.
Stay well. Please get vaccinated.
Good to hear from Trinidad.
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- Is That Dust in Larry’s Eye ?
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2021 07:55:15 -0400
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Like the rest of us in the Caribbean, looks like Larry has some dust in his eye.
Bye Bye Larry……
And waiting to hear from Trinidad and Tobago please ? Let us know
how you are doing after Friday’s surprise.
We are working on pulling some more coconut bombs down.
The more you clear around your house today the more you won’t
have to when the push is on.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2021 17:09:46 -0400
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Larry……….Go……….NORTH. PLEASE. GO. FISHING. PLEASE
WOW
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Dog Days
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:25:27 -0400
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You could ice-skate to Miami on this flat sea. We are hot, very calm,
and the laughing gulls had fun watching us do beach yoga today.
Enjoy the quiet while you can. ( yes, the pressure washer comes
out after H season, we are a mold farm now).
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- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination | CDC
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:53:47 -0400
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The US VIRGIN ISLANDS and some of our other island neighbors are
on the top of the DO NOT TRAVEL LIST. Hurricane season usually
slows down our tourism, and we are grateful to take the break
during our storm preparations from hosting visitors.
We all must also recognize the limits of our healthcare facilities on
our islands to meet the needs of those sick with the Delta variant
and or Covid 19.
Our positive Covid #s have been on a roller coaster all summer
and too high for our tiny population. Our vaccination numbers
in the USVI is still too low. We congratulate Puerto Rico on reaching
their high number of vaccinated islanders.
Please be careful, use common sense, stay well. As we all know
in storm season we have to always be prepared to take care of
ourselves and our neighbors.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
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- Protection Gone
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:00:32 -0400
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Our Dust cover is leaving. We continue to clear drains, guts, loose items on
our perimeters. Let’s all over prepare now so we can exhale .
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:14:40 -0400
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https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Sahara Dust
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:39:42 -0400
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We’ll take it😎
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:15:19 -0400
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See Grace and Henri spooling. Henry’s slow 9mph forward speed
is concerning to all in the NE of USA. Be ready and patient.
Hopefully the Mexican landmass will put a stop to Grace .
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Haiti
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:55:57 -0400
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Dear Reuben,
Thank you for your report from Haiti. We all want to help.
Let us know the best way we can. Please keep updating us.
Caribbean people are Ah We .
Peace and safety is the most we can hope for.
Hoping Grace is as kind as she can be.
Jane in St Thomas
jhigginswear at gmail.com
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:21:13 -0400
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Look at Fred now…scary
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Full
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:33:10 -0400
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We are in a calm cool spot between showers. That pool is full. We all
know what to do with the extra water.....pressure washing is next on
the agenda, or right after H season. The cycle of water collection
in the Caribbean continues. Both cisterns are filling up.
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- Here Comes Some More
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:30:53 -0400
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- : Star Fruit Questions on Storm Carib
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:21:43 -0400
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I have received several emails from our readers about Starfruit.
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> The seeds are poisonous so always remove. Make sure they are golden or
> orange, they will ripen in a paper bag quickly. I trim the spines and
> cut thick stars. Grill them fresh , they taste like Granny Smith apple
> pie when grilled. Great with fish and bbq.
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> Make Starfruit crisp with oatmeal. I chop them and put in a jar with honey
> and lemon to have with yogurt and granola. I mix with blueberries.
> I freeze the stars for later use.
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> I just bought a sorbet maker and am going to try that.
>
> Google Starfruit, lots of goodness but warnings to Diabetics
> and folks with kidney issues, eat small amounts, don't over do it.
> Stay safe, be well.
Jane Higgins,
Fortuna, NW Atlantic Side
St Thomas US Virgin Islands
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- Rain
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:02:49 -0400
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The serious rain just started. A few puffs of memory gusts danced
the palms over night. The sea shows small rollers now.
Practice, prepare, exhale.
We are so lucky.
What can we all do for Haiti?
Come together.
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- Prepare Again
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:06:36 -0400
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Today’s pick, more to go before Grace decides to pass by. Check propane tanks,
clear the decks some more. Clear out rain guts. Did you boil extra drinking
water ?
The are putting the aircraft in the hangar tomorrow morning. It is 🥵 hot today.
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- Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY as New System Approaches Caribbean and is Aiming at USVI and Puerto Rico
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:19:52 -0400
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Sailors....BEWARE
viconsortium.com/vi-hurricane_season/...
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- Just NW of Here
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:49:37 -0400
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Do you see what I see? Mother Nature is pulling into a spin just NW of us.
It is cold for an August afternoon, 77 degrees. Cold air, a little whistle here
and there, some thunder. Always amazing.
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- Here Comes Some More
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:45:41 -0400
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- Rain, A Little Wind
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:18:36 -0400
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Has been steady rain since 10 am, some wind off and on. Sea still looks quiet.
Our first thunder now. Picking last jalapeños, moving plants away from
run off areas. Can’t imagine flying in this today. Be careful.
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- Aircraft Tucking In
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:01:10 -0400
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The aviator just reported that aircraft are tucking in hangar at 10 am.
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- How close can it get? - Closest Point of Approach - Caribbean Hurricane Network
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 20:41:54 -0400
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St Thomians…
https://www.stormcarib.com/closest.cgi
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- Pick What You Can
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 17:30:27 -0400
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Another storm prep item for your list dear Islanders. Pick the fruit and
veggies around your house. The parakeets were scouting earlier
today and the birds are back at the feeders. Watch what the critters
around you are doing…..they always get ready.
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- Squally
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 08:35:00 -0400
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The clothes came off the line just in time for the first car wash rain of the
day. More soon come. Good day to plant pineapples, they love this weather.
Double checking the prep list . Make sure you refill your prescriptions now
to get you thru October, you never know if the pharmacy will still have a
roof in a few months.
The new rechargeable flashlight is testing out. Really
want to stop using anything with batteries.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2021 12:37:50 -0400
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What do you see ?
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- August Sunset
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2021 19:23:30 -0400
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Cool rain on and off all day. It has been a cool summer here.
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- Underneath It
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:08:48 -0400
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See that red donut just East of Puerto Rico hanging over the Spanish ,
British and US Virgin Islands? The temperature has dropped to cool,
surrounded by boomers and light flashing, you can feel the
power. Heavy Rain just passed.
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- As The Day Goes to Night
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:39:10 -0400
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Really on and off today, as you can see moisture moving towards
The NW , cool rainy, thunder boomer night.
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- Pouring Here on NW side of St Thomas
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:37:36 -0400
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We will take it. Cool and raining.
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- Sahara Dust....We will take it !
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:56:48 -0400
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See that island out there ? Not! From now until November we will
take the Sahara dust to help tamp down storms. We are plenty green
and appreciate the passing showers .
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:47:00 -0400
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See Elsa creeping up the west coast of Florida
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Summer Morning in St Thomas
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2021 08:13:38 -0400
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Clear horizon, tiny cool breeze, green as can be. Cherish the calm.
Elsa needs to stay unorganized please and dry herself out. Stay safe.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2021 09:53:38 -0400
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Seas 6-12 ft building up tonight
Sailors beware
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 16:11:54 -0400
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Elsa twirling
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Grey Thursday
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 13:41:25 -0400
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The weather is deteriorating. Hotter and muggier than yesterday.
Gusts of warm scirocco breezes are a little manic. The clouds to
South and East are piling up. We hope that Elsa calms herself
and scoots right thru the island chain as quickly as possible.
We welcome the Sahara dust now with open arms.
Let us know how you are doing.
Remember Bertha July 8 1996, she was a mean girl, took
out some newly renovated structures from the wild one Marilyn
in Sept of 1995. Just when you think your repairs are done from
the last storm someone new pops up to challenge your survival
skills.
Getting thru IrmaMaria has strengthened my resolve .....to live
our island life fully.
Yoga on the beach today was all laughing gulls, lapping waves and
yes, a little distant thunder.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:57:10 -0400
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Seas are up. Small craft advisory...be careful sailors
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Weather Conditions | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:01:32 -0400
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Tons of rain now South to North to that blob south of Bermuda
FLOOD WATCH HERE
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Captive Dolphins in Sargassum Seaweed in St Thomas
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:15:42 -0400
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The Sargassum seaweed emits sulphur dioxide. We took a day trip
from Compass Point Marina in St Thomas on Tuesday . Driving to
the East End from the NorthSide was an olfactory experience you do
not want. The smell started around Smith Bay all around East End
to Compass Point. Once we took off toward Christmas Cove the smell
dissipated.St John and beaches were gorgeous, the hills were the
greenest ever. We trolled back to the East End. The captive dolphins
do not have an option to swim in the open sea.The Sargassum seaweed
and early storm formation is related to climate change. The dolphins are
victims of local politics. Hot and dryer today.Lots of deep clouds
building. Looking forward to full moon dinner.
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- Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands Severe Weather Alert | Weather Underground
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:52:52 -0400
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Storm watch. Up to 30 kt winds. 7 ft seas, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/vi/charlotte-amalie
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- Hazy Morning
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:48:56 -0400
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The scent of gardena helps digest the very hazy no horizon view today.
Sahara dust is our dirty friend now. I would rather clean screens then
replace a roof. Hoping that system near Mexico gives up.
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- : June Surprises
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:23:57 -0400
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> Yes, we do expect pineapples to be ready in June, we are on #3 now.
> But do we expect to see 3 or 4 disturbances in the line up this early?
> Not really. We have been cleaning up outer decks lately for
> houseguests, also helping us to move closer to being prepared
> pretty early this year. We do remember Bertha July 8, 1996.
> Fill that pantry up. Harvest and store that fruit. Be ready .
>
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- Latest Earthquakes
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:40:21 -0400
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Very active near DR,PR,USVI,BVI,ANGUILLA
earthquake.usgs.gov
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- June Surprises
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:35:22 -0400
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Yes, we do expect pineapples to be ready in June, we are on #3 now.
But do we expect to see 3 disturbances in the line up this early?
Not really. We have been cleaning up outer decks lately for
houseguests, also helping us to move closer to being prepared
pretty early this year. We do remember Bertha July 8, 1996.
Fill that pantry up. Harvest and store that fruit. Be ready .
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- Foggy
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:10:19 -0400
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Loads of rain, thunder .....not a great day for solar collecting
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- Again
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 20:08:30 -0400
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Can't make this up.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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- Again
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 19:29:14 -0400
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The sunsets keep topping the last night. We are so 🍀 lucky.
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- Friday Night Lights
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 20:21:21 -0400
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We are on a roll . Cooler again by 7 degrees than my sister in Montana, USA.
Not sure how that happens? We are surprised and happy to have the
passing showers. Cistern levels are coming up and we are as green
as the Emerald 🍀Isle. Passion fruit is busting out all over.
How are your sunsets ?
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- Again
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 19:41:53 -0400
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See last message
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- Red Sky At Night
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 19:35:17 -0400
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Sailor's delight, our delight, we were 5 degrees cooler than my sister
in Montana today. We are so lucky to live in the islands. Cooler
tonight. Lots of moisture all around.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:28:11 -0400
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Good Morning.......welcome to hurricane season. Let us know
how your island is preparing.
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- Moon Rise
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2021 20:33:06 -0400
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Clear cool night
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- Sweet Sunset
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2021 18:39:55 -0400
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Cool, clear , cistern happy.
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- Yea RAIN
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2021 08:43:21 -0400
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81 degrees f, gusts to 10 mph, SW to NW moisture being pulled up to Ana.
We are so HAPPY to have rain. Thank you Mother Nature. We really
need it. We off the gridders will run the generator today.
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2021 07:38:23 -0400
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https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 2021 12:33:27 -0400
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It's official.......wonder why we are so hot ?
https://earth.nullschool.net/
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- No Horizon , No Rain to Clean Up
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 May 2021 08:17:14 -0400
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Sahara dust has moved in. Yesterday with humidity it felt like 89 degrees f.
We were lucky to gain footage in the cistern after showers in last few
weeks, forecasts show little rain now. We try to imagine how the folks
in St Croix will manage to clean roofs, gutters, cisterns and plumbing
systems after oil droplets overspray from oil refinery hazardous events
ruined their water collection systems.
If the world would remember how humans used to collect and conserve
rainwater and millions still do, more attention may be paid to prevention
instead of crisis cleanup. How do you clean this up without using up
what water supplies you may have left? We are so self sabotaging.
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- Pineapple Morning
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- By Jane Higgins <jhigginswear at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 2021 07:05:07 -0400
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It is cool for a May morning. We've had enough rain to keep the pineapples
on their summer harvest schedule. Sahara dust is being pushed apart
by moisture coming up the island chain. 🍀 Lucky
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