Passengers heading to Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas should contact their carrier before traveling, following a travel alert issued over concerns that strong winds could affect Saturday flight operations.
The National Weather Service is predicting southwest winds of approximately 16 mph in the airport vicinity, with gusts that may reach 23 mph. Rain showers are expected, and isolated thunderstorms remain possible.
According to the weather service's aviation forecast, visibility could drop or cloud ceilings could lower temporarily due to showers and thunderstorms between roughly noon and 7 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time at the St. Thomas facility.
At the time of the alert, conditions at the airport showed west winds at 12 mph and 10-mile visibility. The alert did not name any particular flights or confirm whether delays had materialized. Weather can shift rapidly, and travelers are encouraged to verify current flight status with their airline before departing for the airport.
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