GENERAL SITUATION: High pressure ridging is maintaining generally stable conditions across the Turks and Caicos Islands today, while a Saharan dust plume is bringing hazy skies and reduced visibility.
SPECIAL WARNINGS/ADVISORIES: A Dust Advisory is now in effect for the Turks & Caicos Islands as Saharan Dust moves through the island chain today. Moderate Saharan dust concentrations will reduce visibility at times and possibly impact air quality. Residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, should take the necessary precautions to safeguard their health.
UV Index: The public is advised to wear protective clothing and sunscreen, and seek shaded areas while outside during peak sunshine hours (11am – 4pm), as UV indices are expected to be in the very high to extreme range.
AREA: ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Mostly fair and hazy today.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots with higher gusts
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 91°F 33°C
HEAT INDEX 102°F 39°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 81°F 26°C
SUNSET: 07:35 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 12:44 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 07:15 PM (3.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: Generally stable conditions will persist into the start of the weekend, before gradually giving way as high pressure shifts eastward.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 91°F (33°C).
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 81°F (27°C)
WINDS: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet
SUNRISE: 06:07 AM
SUNSET: 07:35 PM
LOW TIDE: 01:49 AM (1.0 FT) 01:28 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 07:29 AM (2.3 FT) 07:59 PM (3.0 FT)
SUNDAY: A low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers in the morning. Partly sunny, with a high near 91°F (33°C).
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 81°F (27°C)
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet
SUNRISE: 06:08 AM
SUNSET: 07:35 PM
LOW TIDE: 02:29 AM (1.0 FT) 02:09 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:09 AM (2.3 FT) 08:41 PM (3.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days.
Forecaster: Dr. H. Hamilton
