Synopsis: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Fair to partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with a few isolated showers
Wind: North easterly to East South easterly @ 15 to 40 km/h with higher gusts
Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough in open water
Waves: 2.0 to 3.0 meters or 7.0 to 10.0 feet.
Warning/Advisory: A Small Craft Warning remains in effect for above normal seas
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Low Tide: 9:44 AM and 10:41 PM
High Tide: 4:15 AM and 4:02 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Thursday, February 17, 2022
A high-pressure system is the dominant feature resulting in breezy conditions. However, a relative reduction in wind speeds is expected across the island by tonight.
A layer of Saharan dust will continue to affect the area resulting in a reduction in visibility. People with respiratory sensitivities should take the necessary precautions to avoid complications.
Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the next 12 hours with wave heights peaking near 10.0ft, in eastern coastal waters. A Small Craft Warning remains in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators are advised to exercise extreme caution when venturing out to sea. Sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water. A reduction in wave heights can be expected by tonight.
Please note that a greater degree of cloudiness, more frequent rainfall, and higher rainfall amounts are normally experienced across the east coast and interior of Dominica.
Prepared by: Marshall Alexander (Forecaster)