GENERAL SITUATION: A strong high-pressure system north of the region interacting with a nearby surface trough is producing fresh to strong northeast winds across the Turks and Caicos Islands. As the trough drifts west toward the islands today, it will increase the likelihood of showers tonight.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: A mix of sun and clouds with a low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers and an isolated thunderstorm. Mostly fair with isolated showers possible tonight.
WINDS: Northeasterly at 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
SEA STATE: Slight with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet in the Caicos Bank; Moderate with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet, building up to 8 feet in Atlantic waters.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 83°F 28°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 73°F 23°C
SUNSET: 07:08 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 01:35 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 07:49 PM (2.6 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: The surface trough will remain nearly stationary through Friday while gradually weakening, keeping the chance of showers in the forecast. Breezy conditions and rough seas will persist through tonight, with gradual improvement expected thereafter as the trough weakens.
THURSDAY: A low (20 percent) chance of widely scattered showers in the morning. Partly cloudy, with a high near 84°F (29°C).
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 75°F (24°C).
WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 to 15 knots
SEA STATE: Slight with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet in the Caicos Bank; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet, building up to 7 feet in Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:28 AM
SUNSET: 07:08 PM
LOW TIDE: 02:08 AM (0.7 FT) 02:17 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:07 AM (2.6 FT) 08:38 PM (3.0 FT)
FRIDAY: A low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84°F (29°C).
FRIDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers possible. Mostly fair, with a low around 75°F (24°C).
WINDS: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots
SEA STATE: Slight with wave heights of 1 to 3 feet in the Caicos Bank; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet in Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:27 AM
SUNSET: 07:09 PM
LOW TIDE: 03:00 AM (0.7 FT) 03:01 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:53 AM (2.6 FT) 09:26 PM (3.0 FT)
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
