GENERAL SITUATION: A weakening upper-level trough remains overhead; however, drier air moving into the region will keep shower and thunderstorm chances low today.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Atlantic waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands until 8 pm tonight.
Rip Currents: There is a high risk of dangerous, life-threatening rip currents along all coastlines, including Atlantic shores of the island chain. Beachgoers should exercise caution when entering the waters.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of showers through tonight. There is a medium (40 to 50 percent) chance of showers over Grand Turk and Salt Cay overnight. New total rainfall accumulation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch (2.5 mm to 0.6 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times
SEAS: Smooth to slight with wave heights of 3 feet or less; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 to 6 feet offshore in Atlantic waters
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 89°F 31°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 75°F 24°C
SUNSET: 06:14 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 05:08 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 10:45 PM (2.3 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: Lingering moisture and multi-layered troughing will maintain chances of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday into early Friday. Winds will become light and variable across the Turks and Caicos Islands from Thursday onwards.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with a low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 90°F (32°C).
THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 75°F (24°C). New total rainfall accumulation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch (2.5 mm to 0.6 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 4 to 5 feet offshore.
SUNRISE: 06:50 AM
SUNSET: 06:14 PM
LOW TIDE: 04:53 AM (0.3 FT) 05:59 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 11:30 AM (3.0 FT) 11:32 PM (2.3 FT)
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 90°F (32°C).
FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of widely scattered showers. Lows around 76°F (24°C).
WINDS: Variable at 10 knots or less, becoming northeasterly in the evening.
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 4 feet offshore.
SUNRISE: 06:51 AM
SUNSET: 06:13 PM
LOW TIDE: 05:43 AM (0.3 FT) 06:54 PM (1.0 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 12:23 PM (3.0 FT) – – – –
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days.
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
