Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will generate occasional light to moderate showers during today. However, by nightfall, model guidance suggests a deterioration in weather conditions due to a more favorable mid to upper atmosphere. As a result, shower activity is expected to increase in frequency and intensity into early Saturday.
Residents near rivers and streams, and in areas prone to flash-flooding should remain alert during this period
Thereafter, the Atlantic High Pressure System will re-establish itself across the islands, resulting in mainly fair weather into early next week.
Easterly winds ranging between 20 km/h to 35 km/h along with gusty winds near 40 km/h during the passage of the tropical wave is predicted.
Seas are currently agitated by the winds speeds and should remain moderate in open waters with swells ranging between 1.0m-1.5m on the western coasts and ranging between 2.0m-2.3m on the east coasts. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution for above normal sea swells and occasional gusty winds especially on eastern coasts
The layer of Saharan dust haze is forecast to move out of the area by Sunday, allowing for improved visibility and air quality.