Valid from: 6:00 AM on Sunday, July 11, 2021
Synopsis: A high pressure system is becoming the dominant feature
Forecast for Today and Tonight:
Mostly cloudy, hazy and breezy with scattered showers at first, becoming partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brief 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: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Low Tide: 12:01 PM and 11:02 PM
High Tide: 4:42 AM and 6:18 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Sunday, July 11, 2021
Despite lingering cloudiness and a few early morning showers, a gradual drying out of the atmosphere can be expected as the day progresses, as a high pressure system begins to establish itself across the area. An increase in wind speeds will also be evident during the next 24 hours.
Slight dust haze will be evident throughout the next few days. People with respiratory sensitivities should continue to take the necessary precautions to avoid complications.
Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours with waves peaking to 10.0ft along the eastern coastline together with an increase in wind speeds. A Small Craft Warning is now in effect for above normal seas along the east coast as of 6am today.
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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: Marshall Alexander (Forecaster)