72 Hours Outlook

The chance of a few showers for the remainder of today, Thursday, is low. There will be an uptake in moisture level as Friday progresses, with showers forecast during the night into Saturday as a tropical wave affects the islands. Model guidance indicates roughly 40mm of rainfall over SVG. Showers should linger into Saturday night and Sunday morning, before disturbance #2 ( possibly a storm or depression) could be seen to the east south east of Barbados around Sunday night. The upper levels are conducive and thunderstorm activity can occur at irregular intervals over the weekend. Residents and motorists are asked to exercise caution.

As expected, winds are going to become gusty as the weekend progresses and seas are going to deteriorate gradually. Easterly trades will back to northerly breeze at 20km/h-45km/h, particularly on Saturday, and increasing on Monday. Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, becoming rough, with swells peaking at 3m (10feet) on the eastern coasts and increasing into Monday. Small craft operators should be alert and be prepared. Slight haze intrusion will be present in the atmosphere.

 Meteorological Forecaster: Desiree Neverson-Jack