Daily Weather Forecast
Valid from 6:00 AM on Monday, October 4, 2021
Synopsis: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature
Forecast for Today:
Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy, hazy, and breezy with a few showers
Forecast for Tonight:
Mostly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with some scattered showers
Wind: East 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
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Low Tide: 9:06 AM and 9:02 PM
High Tide: 2:33 AM and 3:09 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from 6:00 AM on Monday, October 4, 2021
A high-pressure system is expected to be dominant across most of the Lesser Antilles today, generating breezy conditions. Occasional cloudiness with brief, sharp showers is expected during the period. From tonight into Tuesday morning, an increase in low-level moisture is expected to produce scattered showers across the island.
A dust plume is expected to reduce air quality and visibility across the area, during the next 24 hours. People with respiratory sensitivities should take all precautions to avoid complications.
Tropical Depression Victor is expected to continue to weaken while moving west north-westward over the open water of the Central Tropical Atlantic.
Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the next 24 to 48 hours with wave heights peaking to near 10.0ft along the eastern coastline. A Small Craft Warning is in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise extreme caution.
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http://weather.gov.dm/forecast/extended-forecast
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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)