Synopsis: An area of disturbed weather is approaching the area
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy at times with a few showers becoming cloudy to overcast by late evening into tonight with periods of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms
Wind: East north easterly to East south easterly @ 15 to 35 km/h with higher gusts near showers
Sea Conditions: Moderate in open water
Waves: 1.5 to 2.5 meters or 5.0 to 8.0 feet.
Warning/Advisory: A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for above normal seas
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Low Tide: 11:30 AM and 10:55 PM
High Tide: 4:32 AM and 5:40 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Monday, August 9, 2021
A high-pressure system is expected to be dominant across the island resulting in occasional cloudiness and brief showers during today.
By this evening into tonight, an area of low pressure being monitored in the Atlantic for development will begin to affect the island. This system may become a depression on its approach to the islands. Moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected particularly across the northern half of the Lesser Antilles, including Dominica, into Tuesday. Projected rainfall is 4 to 6 inches during the period. A Flood Watch or Warning may be required.
People in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks are to remain on alert.
A second disturbance, in the central Atlantic with a low chance of development, is also being monitored as it moves over the Atlantic. This system is expected to be near the Lesser Antilles by the weekend. Residents are advised to monitor the progress of these systems.
Moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours with waves peaking near 8.0ft. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for above normal seas on the east coast. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
The Dominica Met. Service will continue to provide the necessary updates as they become available.
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.
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