PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS

GENERAL SITUATION: High-pressure ridge continues to dominate the weather pattern supporting moderate to fresh breezes across the islands. Meanwhile, an approaching tropical wave could spark some afternoon showers.

SPECIAL WARNINGS: THE HEAT INDEX IS VERY HIGH, POSING A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES SUCH AS HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEATSTROKE. TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY COOL, HYDRATED, AND AVOID PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXPOSURE.

AREA: ALL AREAS

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

ADVISORY: A Heat Advisory remain in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots

SEAS: 1 to 3 feet nearshore, building up to 5 feet offshore.

DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 91°F 33°C HEAT INDEX 108°F 42°C

OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 79°F 26°C

SUNSET: 07:34 PM

NEXT LOW TIDE: 11:36 AM (1.0 FT)

NEXT HIGH TIDE: 06:20 PM (2.6 FT)

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS: The high pressure ridge will dominate the weather through Sunday maintaining moderate to fresh easterly winds across the islands. After the passage of the tropical wave, a thick plume of Saharan dust will move into the Turks and Caicos Islands reducing air quality for affected areas.

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY

WEATHER: Isolated showers possible in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. A chance of showers in the evening. Partly to mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 78. Chance of rain is 30 percent.

WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots

SEAS: 3 to 5 feet over the ocean

SUNRISE: 06:16 AM

SUNSET: 07:34 PM

LOW TIDE: 12:53 AM (1.0 FT) 12:28 PM (0.7 FT)

HIGH TIDE: 06:31 AM (2.0 FT) 07:08 PM (3.0 FT)

FORECAST FOR FRIDAY

WEATHER: Isolated showers possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Mostly fair at night, with a low around 79.

WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots

SEAS: 4 to 6 feet over the ocean

SUNRISE: 06:16 AM

SUNSET: 07:33 PM