Daily Weather Forecast
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Synopsis: A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect until 8 am
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Cloudy to overcast at times with periods of scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, and isolated thunderstorms
Wind: South easterly @ 15 to 40 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: 6:31 PM
Low Tide: 12:03 PM and 11:44 PM
High Tide: 5:15 AM and 6:12 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The center of Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 is now in the Caribbean Sea and the disturbance could become a tropical storm this morning. The system is expected to continue affecting the area today. Periods of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected particularly during the afternoon, as a rain band is expected to move across the island chain. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Dominica until 8 am.
The Flood Warning has been downgraded to a Flood Watch. People in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are to remain vigilant.
A high-pressure system is expected to become dominant on Wednesday resulting in a reduction in shower activity while a tropical wave is projected to affect the area by Friday.
Moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours with waves peaking to 8.0ft today on the east coast. A Small Craft Advisory is now in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
Please visit the website for more information at:
http://weather.gov.dm/forecast/extended-forecast
For more information call: 4491752 or 6184490
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)