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Flood watch remains in effect until 6PM today

Forecast

Valid from: 6:00 AM on Friday, 10 October 2025

Synopsis: Tropical Storm Jerry continues to affect the region

Forecast for Today:

Cloudy to overcast with periods of light to moderate showers, heavy at times, and thunderstorms

Forecast for Tonight:

Cloudy with light to moderate, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms

Wind: SE to SSE @ 20 to 35 km/h with higher gusts in showers

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 and A High Surf Advisory are in effect to 12 noon

Sunrise: 5:56 AM

Sunset: 5:48 PM

Low Tide: 12:36 AM and 11:52 AM

High Tide: 7:04 am and 6:15 PM

Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles

Valid from: 6:00 AM on Friday, 10 October 2025

Unstable conditions trailing the centre of Tropical Storm Jerry continue to affect the island. Increased cloudiness, with showers and thunderstorms and strong gusty winds, will be maintained today, as Jerry continues to pull away from the region. People in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks are advised to remain on alert and to exercise extreme caution. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 12 noon. Secure loose objects that could become missiles in strong winds and look out for broken branches.

Seas are expected to be moderate to rough, with waves up to 7ft along the west coast and to 10ft along the east coast, and improving as the day progresses. All users of the sea and people living near or traversing coastal areas are advised to continue monitoring conditions closely and to take action to protect life and property.

At 5 AM, the centre of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 19.2°N and longitude 62.5°W, approximately 275 miles north of Dominica. The centre of Jerry is now passing to the north of the northern Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the northwest away from Dominica at 17mph, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1007mb. This general motion is expected to continue today. A gradual turn toward the north is expected by tonight into Saturday. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days. Rainfall accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected across Dominica during the forecast period. 

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