Daily weather forecast valid 6 am May 18th, 2023

Daily Weather Forecast

Valid from: 6:00 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2023

Synopsis: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature

Forecast for Today and Tonight:

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy with brief, isolated showers

Wind: ENE to E @ 10 to 30 km/h

Sea Conditions: Slight to moderate

Waves: 1.0 to 1.5 meters or 3.0 to 5.0 feet.

Warning/Advisory: None at this time

Sunrise: 5:35 AM

Sunset: 6:28 PM

Low Tide: 9:01 AM and 8:16 PM

High Tide: 1:53 AM and 3:24 PM

Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles

Valid from: 6:00 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2023

A high-pressure system is expected to be dominant across the area today, while a weak surface trough is likely to develop overnight. Occasional cloudiness with a few showers are expected, over parts of the island, during the early morning and overnight periods. 

Slight to moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours, with wave heights up to 5.0ft, along the eastern coastline. An increase to nearly 7ft is expected on the weekend. 

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http://weather.gov.dm

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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: Vernie M-Honore (Forecaster)