GENERAL SITUATION: A weakening stationary front lingering across the Central Bahamas may spark a few passing showers to parts of the Turks and Caicos Islands today.

SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a moderate to high risk of rip currents for Atlantic exposed shorelines due to swells. Swimmers are urged to remain on shore on Atlantic beaches.

TCI Weather Report on RTC.

ALL AREAS

WEATHER: Partly sunny with isolated showers possible this afternoon. Mostly fair tonight.

WINDS: Northeast to east at 5 to 15 knots

SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 3 to 5 feet, building up to 7 feet in northerly swells offshore

DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE           82°F     28°C

OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE     70°F     21°C

SUNSET: 05:47 PM

NEXT LOW TIDE: 02:36 PM (0.4 FT)

NEXT HIGH TIDE: 08:38 PM (2.1 FT)

EXTENDED FORECAST: The frontal boundary will gradually weaken and dissipate by late Thursday, allowing high pressure and drier air to rebuild across the Turks and Caicos Islands. Expect mainly sunny skies and dry conditions through the weekend. Temperatures will steadily rise each day, peaking by Sunday, with warm days, comfortable nights, and overall pleasant weather anticipated.

THURSDAY: Isolated showers possible. Partly sunny to sunny, with a high near 82°F (28°C).

THURSDAY NIGHT: Fair, with a low around 72°F (22°C).

WINDS: Easterly at 5 to 15 knots

SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 3 to 5 feet, building up to 7 feet in northeasterly swells offshore

SUNRISE: 06:16 AM

SUNSET: 05:48 PM

LOW TIDE: 02:42 AM (0.3 FT)             03:11 PM (0.3 FT)

HIGH TIDE: 08:58 AM (2.3 FT)             09:23 PM (2.3 FT)

FRIDAY: Isolated showers possible. Partly sunny to sunny, with a high near 84°F (29°C).

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 73°F (23°C).

WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots

SEAS: Caicos Bank – 1 to 3 feet; Atlantic – 2 to 4 feet

SUNRISE: 06:16 AM

SUNSET: 05:48 PM

LOW TIDE: 03:32 AM (0.3 FT)             03:32 PM (0.3 FT)

HIGH TIDE: 09:37 AM (2.2 FT)             10:10 PM (2.4 FT)

FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON