Synopsis: A surface to low-level trough will be affecting the area
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Partly cloudy to cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy at times with scattered showers
Wind: North easterly to Easterly @ 15 to 35 km/h
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 now in effect for above normal seas
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Low Tide: 5:16 AM and 6:24 PM
High Tide: 11:38 AM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from 6:00 AM on Monday, December 13, 2021
Unstable conditions due to the approach of a trough system are expected to produce cloudiness and scattered showers over portions of the Lesser Antilles, including Dominica during the next 24 hours. An increase in shower activity can be expected during the late afternoon to overnight. People in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks should be on alert.
A reduction in dust haze concentration can be expected during today.
Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours with waves peaking near 10.0ft along the eastern coastline by this afternoon. A Small Craft Warning is in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators on the eastern coast are advised to exercise extreme caution when venturing out to sea. 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)