ST. CROIX — It won’t be like the showers the territory experienced over the weekend, but scattered rainfall is expected to continue throughout this week, with the possibility of thunderstorms on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
According to NWS, scattered showers with mostly cloudy skies are expected today, with a high near 89. East southeast wind is expected to be 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
On Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, NWS says residents should expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the sky clearing up later in the day to partly sunny to a high near 89. East southeast wind of 16 to 18 mph is anticipated, with gusts as high as 25 mph and a 40 percent chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch is expected, except higher amounts during thunderstorms.
The territory saw torrential rainfall over the weekend, with mudslides and other hazards being reported in St. Thomas, and downed trees causing sporadic power outages here. On this island, the showers were especially heavy on the West side, with some motorists, traveling during the storm, deciding to park their vehicles as visibility worsened.
Get the week’s full forecast through the link atop.
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