Strong Wind · Virgin Islands

Strong Wind January 15, 2000 – January 17, 2000 · St. John, Virgin Islands

The wider storm

A strong cold front brought strong winds and high seas across the U.S. Virgin Islands. These winds caused several power outages across the islands due to trees blown into power lines. Maximum wind gusts reported at St. Thomas and St. Croix airports were 50 mph and 32 mph respectively during the morning hours on January 16.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5131787. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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