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ST. CROIX WEATHER: Heat Risks And Isolated Storms Ahead Of A Wetter Workweek

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a "split" weather Sunday—starting with a relatively quiet morning followed by increasing heat…

John McCarthy April 26, 2026

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ST. CROIX FORECAST: A FINE WINDOW FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY BEFORE TROPICAL MOISTURE ARRIVES

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Local residents are encouraged to plan their weekend activities wisely today, as the National Weather Service in San Juan has designated Saturday…

John McCarthy April 25, 2026

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Sizzling Weekend Ahead: Coastal Heat and North Shore Swells

By V.I. Free Press Staff As we move into the last weekend of April, residents and visitors across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a significant shift in the…

John McCarthy April 24, 2026

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DANGEROUS SURF: High Rip Current Risk for USVI and Puerto Rico

By V.I. Free Press Staff The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a high-risk advisory for life-threatening rip currents effective today, Thursday, April 23. A powerful northerly swell…

John McCarthy April 23, 2026

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Weekly Weather Outlook: Tranquil Skies Give Way to Weekend Instability and Dangerous Swells

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands are enjoying a brief window of serene conditions today as a weak pressure gradient holds steady…

John McCarthy April 22, 2026

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Wx BRIEF: Fair Skies and Moderate Surf Risks for the Territory

By V.I. Free Press Staff FREDERIKSTED — The National Weather Service in San Juan confirmed early Tuesday that a stable weather pattern will hold firm across the U.S. Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy April 21, 2026

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STX WEATHER WATCH: Fair Skies Prevail, but Rip Current Risks Linger Through Midweek

By V.I. Free Press Staff CHRISTIANSTED — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect mostly sunny skies to dominate the local landscape through the next 48 hours, though the…

John McCarthy April 20, 2026

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Culebrinas Crest: Rio Surge Swamps PR West Coast; Flood Warnings Extended

KINGSHILL — The National Weather Service in San Juan has extended a critical Flood Warning for the municipalities of Aguada, Aguadilla, and Moca as the Rio Culebrinas continues to overtop…

John McCarthy April 19, 2026

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WEATHER ALERT: VIDE On High Alert As Unseasonable Deluge Threatens Monday School Schedule

ST. CROIX — In a move that underscores just how erratic the 2026 "dry season" has become, the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced late Sunday that it is…

John McCarthy April 12, 2026

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SWARM WATCH: Tremors North of the BVI

By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff While the rest of the territory was hitting the “snooze” button, the earth north of the British Virgin Islands was clearing its throat. A…

John McCarthy February 9, 2026