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Valid from: 6:00 PM on Monday, October 16, 2017
Synopsis: Weak unstable conditions are affecting the area
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow:
Mostly cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms
Wind: East north easterly to East south easterly @ 20 to 40 km/h with higher gust near showers
Sea Conditions: Moderate in open water
Waves: 2.0 to 2.5 meters or 7.0 to 8.0 feet.
Warning/Advisory: A small craft warning remains in effect for above normal seas
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Low Tide: 8:44 AM and 9:05 PM
High Tide: 2:39 AM and 2:57 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 PM on Monday, October 16, 2017
Weak unstable conditions due to the presence of a trough system will continue to maintain an increase in cloudiness, gusty winds, scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms across parts of the island chain during tonight.
As a result, a flood warning is in effect for Dominica until further notice. Persons in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rock are advised to continue to be be vigilant and to exercise caution.
Additionally, a westward moving tropical wave is expected to approach the area by tomorrow, Tuesday.
Seas are expected to be moderate in open water with waves peaking near 8 feet during the next 24 hours. An increase in wind speed will be evident throughout most of the week. A small craft warning remains in effect for above normal sees and brisk winds. Small craft operators and all users of the sea are advised to exercise caution.