Synopsis: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with a few brief showers
Wind: North easterly to East south easterly @ 20 to 45 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 is in effect for above normal seas on the eastern coast
Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sunset: 6:16 PM
Low Tide: 10:35 AM and 10:59 PM
High Tide: 4:31 AM and 4:53 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from 6:00 AM on Friday, March 18, 2022
A strong high-pressure system is expected to continue to dominate conditions across the area resulting in a relatively dry atmosphere and breezy conditions during the next 24 hours. Stronger winds can be expected at higher elevations and loose objects can become missiles in strong winds.
Low-level moisture within the wind flow is expected to produce periods of cloudiness and a few showers over the island, mainly during the overnight to morning period.
Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves expected to peak near 10.0ft on the eastern coast. A Small Craft Warning remains in effect. Small craft operators are advised to exercise extreme caution. Sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water.
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)