Weather Outlook 3rd January 2021 (6 pm)

The Western Atlantic High Pressure System remains dominant and continues to induce weak shearlines, occasionally triggering short lived showers across SVG. Cooler temperatures and moderate to rough sea-conditions are likely to persist within the next 12 hours as the system gradually weakens.

The Small-craft Warning and High-Wind Advisory is now discontinued. Persons in wind-exposed areas should still remain vigilant; there is potential for gusts to cause damage to overhanging wires, some trees/plants and loose objects.

Small-craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise extreme caution. Sea swells are currently north-easterly, peaking to 1.5 m on western coasts and near 3.0 m on eastern coasts and decreasing. Gentle to moderate (~20 - 35 km/h) trades and slight to moderate (1.2 – 2.0 m) sea-conditions are anticipated by mid afternoon Monday.

72 hours outlook

Saharan dust haze concentrations of varying intensities will continue to cross our islands, reducing air quality and visibility. Moderate to thick concentrations may be seen again as Monday closes. Residents should remain alert for reduced air quality and visibility. The Atlantic high pressure system is dominant across our islands with breezy conditions persisting into the next week. The chance of showers increases on Monday and early Tuesday as a weak trough crosses the island chain.