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WANTED: VIPD Seeking Dominica Native for 3rd Degree Assault on St. Croix

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 45-year-old Oral Roy Berkitt, who is wanted in connection with…

John McCarthy May 9, 2026

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THE BIG BROIL: St. Croix Swelters Under 100°F Heat Index

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX – If you felt like you were dragging through wet cement this morning, you weren't alone. Despite the National…

John McCarthy May 6, 2026

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Steamy Skies and Stray Storms: The May 5th Outlook

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer The Big Picture: Sizzle and Sprinkles It’s going to be a classic tropical "mixed bag" today. We have a bit of…

John McCarthy May 5, 2026

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HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a week of sweltering conditions as a warm airmass…

John McCarthy May 4, 2026

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Triple-Digit Heat Indices Torment Territory as Hurricane Season Looms

By V.I. Free Press Staff A blistering southeasterly wind flow is driving heat levels to dangerous heights across the U.S. Virgin Islands today, with indices expected to reach or exceed…

John McCarthy May 3, 2026

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Heat indices soar past 100 as afternoon storms threaten northwestern Puerto Rico

By V.I. Free Press Staff The mercury is climbing across the islands today as a warmer-than-normal air mass settles in, pushing heat indices to 100 degrees or higher in coastal…

John McCarthy May 2, 2026

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SCORCHING HEAT AND ROUGH SEAS: USVI BRACES FOR 100°F HEAT INDEX AS MAY BEGINS

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — As the U.S. Virgin Islands enters May, residents are being met with a grueling combination of high humidity and soaring temperatures. The…

John McCarthy May 1, 2026

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Weather Outlook: St. Croix & USVI

Current Conditions & Immediate Forecast By V.I. Free Press Staff While Puerto Rico is bracing for thunderstorms and flooding, the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect a significantly calmer afternoon. Sky…

John McCarthy April 30, 2026

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THE DAILY BURN: St. Croix Stays Dry While Puerto Rico Drenches

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — If you’re waiting for a downpour to cool off your morning coffee, you might be waiting a while. Despite some grumbling from…

John McCarthy April 29, 2026

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FLOOD & HEAT WATCH: Unsettled Weather to Bring Showers, T-Storms, and Triple-Digit Heat Indices

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Residents across the territory should prepare for a "weather sandwich" today: significant rainfall and potential flooding coupled with dangerously high heat levels.…

John McCarthy April 28, 2026