GENERAL SITUATION: A high-pressure center north of the area supports moderate to fresh easterly winds across the Turks and Caicos Islands. A mid-to-upper trough moving into the area will support some shower activity and squally weather later today into this evening.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: THERE IS A SLIGHT TO MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE/SQUALLY WEATHER ACROSS THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. PERIODS OF HEAVY OR PROLONGED RAINFALL CAN LEAD TO LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING IN FLOOD-PRONE AREAS. AN ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF REMAINS ALONG ATLANTIC COASTLINES. BEACHGOERS AND SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ENTERING ATLANTIC WATERS.
WEATHER: Cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 20%. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are likely tonight. The chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall accumulation of about an inch.
ADVISORY: Small craft caution is in effect. Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: Northeast to east at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS: 4 to 6 feet over the ocean
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 82°F 28°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 72°F 22°C
SUNSET: 7:14 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 02:10 PM (2.0 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 08:21 PM (0.7 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS: On Thursday, the disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms associated with the mid-upper level trough will gradually move eastward and away from the Turks and Caicos Islands. High pressure ridging will gradually move into the area improving weather conditions by the end of the week.
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY
WEATHER: Periods of showers and thunderstorms before 8 am. The chance of rain is 80%. Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers into the afternoon. The chance of rain is 40%. Mostly fair with isolated showers possible in the evening. New rainfall accumulation of an inch.
WINDS: Northeasterly at 10 to 15 knots, shifting north to northeast at night.
SEAS: 3 to 5 feet over the ocean.
SUNRISE: 6:16 AM
SUNSET: 7:15 PM
HIGH TIDE: 03:14 AM (2.6 FT) 03:14 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 09:48 AM (1.0 FT) 09:24 PM (0.7 FT)
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY
WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the day. The chance of rain is 20%. Mostly fair with isolated showers possible at night.
WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet over the ocean
SUNRISE: 6:15 AM
SUNSET: 7:15 PM
HIGH TIDE: 04:16 AM (2.6 FT) 04:23 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 10:51 AM (1.0 FT) 10:31 PM (0.7 FT)
FORECASTER: H.HAMILTON
