GENERAL SITUATION: A ridge of high pressure is maintaining generally stable and breezy conditions across the Turks and Caicos Islands today, however abundant atmospheric moisture could trigger isolated shower activity.
SPECIAL WARNINGS:
Rip currents: There is a slight to moderate risk of rip currents for the Atlantic coastal waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers. Mostly fair with isolated showers possible tonight.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots with higher gusts
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet, building up to 5 feet offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 91°F 33°C
HEAT INDEX 102°F 39°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 82°F 28°C
SUNSET: 07:27 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 12:22 PM (2.6 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 06:43 PM (1.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: By Tuesday, a tropical wave passing south of the Turks and Caicos Islands will maintain the chance of showers and thunderstorms through midweek.
TUESDAY: A low (10 percent) chance of isolated showers and a possible isolated thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91°F (33°C).
TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82°F (28°C).
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 4 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:22 AM
SUNSET: 07:26 PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:37 AM (2.3 FT) 01:16 PM (2.6 FT)
LOW TIDE: 06:48 AM (0.7 FT) 07:43 PM (1.0 FT)
WEDNESDAY: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90°F (32°C).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82°F (28°C).
WINDS: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 4 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:23 AM
SUNSET: 07:26 PM
HIGH TIDE: 01:27 AM (2.0 FT) 02:15 PM (2.6 FT)
LOW TIDE: 07:38 AM (0.7 FT) 08:49 PM (1.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next seven (7) days.
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
