Jesse Daley

United States

News and Weather Reporter at St. John The Source US Virgin Islands

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Caribbean Sargassum Reaches Historic Abundance in May; More Seaweed Expected in June

3 days ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Sargassum levels surged to record highs across the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea in May, with the U.S. Virgin Islands among the areas affected by increased coastal inundation. Additional seaweed is forecast to arrive across the local region in June.
Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.
Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

6 days ago | stjohnsource.com | Jesse Daley

Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Kicks Off; Saharan Dust Returns Across USVI

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, and forecasters warn that conditions appear favorable for an active season. Meanwhile, another large plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the local islands over the coming days.
Understanding Waterspouts: How These Weather Phenomena Take Shape

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Waterspouts are a relatively common sight over the waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the weather phenomenon can be both beautiful and dangerous for boaters and swimmers. Understanding how they form, their types, and when they’re most likely to occur can help keep people informed and safe. Interestingly, waterspouts come in two forms: “fair weather waterspouts” and “tornadic waterspouts.” The notes that fair-weather waterspouts are more common than tornadic waterspouts.
Mercy Corps Hosts Disaster Preparedness Fair at UVI Campus on St. Croix

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Nonprofit organization Mercy Corps hosted a well-attended disaster preparedness and mitigation fair on Saturday at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus Great Hall. Individuals gathered to access resources and connect with local agencies before the start of the 2025 hurricane season on June 1. The event is the first of its kind being held by Mercy Corps on St. Croix. “The fair’s theme, ‘Keep C.A.L.M. in the Storm: Collaborate. Act. Listen.
Saharan Dust To Impact USVI and Puerto Rico This Week

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

“A moderate to strong Saharan Air Layer with suspended Saharan dust will move across the region on Monday and Tuesday,” according to an update on Sunday from the NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Expect moderate to locally high concentrations of dust that will bring hazy skies, lower visibility, and deteriorate air quality, affecting people sensitive to these particles,” the NWS said.
Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 25, through Saturday, May 31. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.
NOAA Forecasts Above-Average Tropical Activity During Atlantic Hurricane Season

2 weeks ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be potentially busy, with forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting above-average tropical activity during the organization’s official outlook released Thursday. NOAA unveiled its forecast at the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center in Jefferson, Louisiana, a site symbolically chosen to mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in August 2005.
Relay for Life To Rally Local Community on St. Croix in Fight Against Cancer

2 weeks ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

The U.S. Virgin Islands community will come together Saturday and Sunday for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a two-day event occurring at St. Croix Educational Complex High School. The Relay for Life will honor cancer survivors, support caregivers, and raise funds for cancer research and patient services. “The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is the only global walk that stands for every cancer while we walk for every life,” according to information on the ACS website.