GENERAL SITUATION: A high-pressure system moving off the northeastern U.S. coastline will extend a ridge into the forecast area, supporting breezy conditions across the Turks and Caicos Islands through tonight.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS AND BOATERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION THIS WEEKEND DUE TO BRISK BREEZES AND ELEVATED SEAS. SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS SHOULD AVOID VENTURING OUT, AND SWIMMERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF STRONG CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF.
WEATHER: Partly sunny with isolated showers possible. Mostly fair and breezy tonight.
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Caution is in effect
WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 to 20 knots
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet nearshore and in the Caicos Bank; 4 to 7 feet over the ocean
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 83°F 28°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 73°F 23°C
SUNSET: 05:14 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 12:14 PM (1.0 FT) 11:49 PM(1.0 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 05:57 PM (2.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST (NEXT TWO DAYS): High pressure will continue building over the western Atlantic through Saturday night, bringing brisk breezes that will dominate weather conditions into the weekend. Winds and seas are expected to subside early next week.
SATURDAY: Isolated showers possible. A mix of sun and clouds and breezy, with a high near 83.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair and breezy, with a low around 72.
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Advisory will come into effect
WINDS: Northeast to east at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS: 3 to 5 feet nearshore and in the Caicos Bank, building up to 8 feet offshore in northeasterly to easterly swell in Atlantic waters
SUNRISE: 06:26 AM
SUNSET: 05:15 PM
HIGH TIDE: 06:24 AM (2.6 FT) 06:36 PM (2.3 FT)
LOW TIDE: 12:55 PM (1.0 FT)
SUNDAY: Isolated showers possible. Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 84.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Fair, with a low around 71.
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect until the evening
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon
SEAS: 3 to 5 feet nearshore in the Caicos Bank, 4 to 6 feet nearshore building up to 8 feet offshore in northeasterly to easterly swell in Atlantic waters
SUNRISE: 06:26 AM
SUNSET: 05:15 PM
LOW TIDE: 12:32 AM (0.7 FT) 01:34 PM (1.0 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 07:06 AM (3.0 FT) 07:13 PM (2.3 FT)
Forecaster: Dr. Holly Hamilton
