Synopsis: A trough system will be affecting the area
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Mostly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms
Wind: Easterly to East south easterly @ 15 to 35 km/h with higher gusts
Sea Conditions: Moderate in open water
Waves: 1.5 to 8.0 meters or 5.0 to 8.0 feet.
Warning/Advisory: Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly along the eastern coast, should exercise caution
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Low Tide: 10:42 AM and 11:27 PM
High Tide: 4:58 AM and 4:41 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Thursday, October 7, 2021
A trough system is expected to affect the area during the next 24 hours resulting in an increase in cloudiness with showers which could be moderate to heavy at times and possible isolated thunderstorms, particularly across the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Breezy conditions will be maintained.
People in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks should exercise caution for possible isolated, enhanced shower activity during the period.
A wet and unstable weather pattern is also expected across the island during the weekend and into early next week. Residents in Dominica are advised to be on alert.
Slight dust haze is expected to persist over the next few days. People with respiratory sensitivities should take all precautions to avoid complications.
Moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours with waves peaking to 8.0ft along the eastern coastline. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution. An increase in wave heights to near 10.0ft is expected on Saturday.
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)