PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM FRIDAY JULY 31ST 2026
GENERAL SITUATION: A high pressure ridge and Saharan dust plume are maintaining warm, hazy, and generally stable conditions across the Turks and Caicos Islands today.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: A Dust Advisory is in effect for the Turk and Caicos Islands. Residents with respiratory illnesses and sensitivities should take the necessary precautions to safeguard their health.
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 and hazy through tonight.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots
SEAS: Smooth to slight with wave heights of 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 5 feet offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 92°F 33°C
HEAT INDEX 102°F 39°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 81°F 27°C
SUNSET: 07:29 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 04:14 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 10:33 PM (2.6 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: The Saharan dust is expected to clear by early Saturday, bringing some improvement in visibility. Early next week, a tropical wave approaching from the east may increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms across the islands.
SATURDAY: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of widely scattered showers and a possible isolated thunderstorm. A mix of sun & clouds, with a high near 92°F (33°C).
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81°F (27°C).
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 15 to 25 knots by the afternoon hours.
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:21 AM
SUNSET: 07:28 PM
LOW TIDE: 04:49 AM (0.7 FT) 04:59 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 10:48 AM (2.3 FT) 11:11 PM (2.6 FT)
SUNDAY: A low (10 percent) chance of isolated showers and an isolated thunderstorm. A mix of sun and clouds, with a high near 92°F (33°C).
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 82°F (28°C).
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS: Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:21 AM
SUNSET: 07:28 PM
LOW TIDE: 05:25 AM (0.7 FT) 05:48 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 11:33 AM (2.6 FT) 11:52 PM (2.3 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next seven (7) days.
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
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