PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM MONDAY MAY 18TH 2026
GENERAL SITUATION: A mid- to upper-level disturbance will continue to generate unsettled weather across much of the Turks and Caicos Islands, supporting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorm activity.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a moderate risk of flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas during heavy or prolonged rainfall periods.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly cloudy to cloudy with a medium (40 to 60 percent) chance of scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms through tonight. There is a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorm activity. New total rainfall accumulation between a quarter of an inch and half an inch (6 to 12 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots
SEA STATE: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 86°F 30°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 75°F 24°C
SUNSET: 07:21 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 04:14 PM (0.3 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 10:49 PM (3.3 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: A mid- to upper-level disturbance is expected to meander near the Turks and Caicos Islands through the work week, continuing to stream moisture across the country. This will bring periods of showers and possible thunderstorms, which could disrupt outdoor activities and produce heavy downpours at times. Heavy downpours may lead to localized flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas at times.
TUESDAY: A low (10 percent) chance of isolated showers in the morning, then a low (20 to 30 percent) chance of widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. There is a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorm activity. Partly cloudy, with a high near 88°F (31°C).
TUESDAY NIGHT: A low (20 percent) chance of isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77°F (25°C). New total rainfall accumulation of about a tenth of an inch (2.5 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots
SEA STATE: Moderate with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet
SUNRISE: 06:08 AM
SUNSET: 07:22 PM
LOW TIDE: 05:19 AM (0.7 FT) 05:04 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 10:53 AM (2.3 FT) 11:41 PM (3.0 FT)
WEDNESDAY: A medium (60 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. There is a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorm activity. Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a high near 86°F (30°C).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A medium (40 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a low around 77°F (25°C). New total rainfall accumulation between a half an inch and an inch (12 mm to 25 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS STATE: Moderate with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet, with waves building up to 8 feet offshore in Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:07 AM
SUNSET: 07:22 PM
LOW TIDE: 06:11 AM (0.7 FT) 05:56 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 11:44 AM (2.3 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days.
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
