GENERAL SITUATION: The ridging pattern continues to dominate the weather across the Turks and Caicos Islands supporting moderate to fresh breezes. A thick plume of Saharan Dust has moved into the area and will reduce air quality across the islands today.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: THE HEAT INDEX IS VERY HIGH, POSING A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES SUCH AS HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE. TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY COOL, HYDRATED, AND AVOID PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXPOSURE… THE PRESENCE OF SAHARAN DUST WILL REDUCE THE AIR QUALITY, THOSE ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE TO AIRBORNE PARTICLES SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS.
AREA: ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly sunny with a very slight chance of isolated showers or an isolated thunderstorm today. The chance of rain is 10 percent—partly cloudy with isolated showers possible tonight.
ADVISORY: A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands …A Small Craft Advisory is in effect….
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 20 knots
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 to 8 feet over open waters
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 91°F 33°C HEAT INDEX 109°F 43°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 82°F 28°C
SUNSET: 07:33 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 01:18 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 07:55 PM (3.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS: The Saharan dust will quickly move out of the area by tomorrow ahead of an approaching tropical wave. Expect showers and thunderstorm activity late Saturday into Sunday as the tropical wave moves through the islands. Another plume of Saharan dust is expected to move in on Monday.
FORECAST FOR SATURDAY
WEATHER: A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Partly to mostly sunny and hazy, becoming partly cloudy with a high near 92. The chance of rain is 30 percent. A slight chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. The chance of rain is 20 percent.
ADVISORY: Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near showers and thunderstorms. Some showers or thunderstorms may be strong to severe at times… A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect…
WINDS: East to southeast at 20 to 25 knots
SEAS: 6 to 8 feet, building up to 7 to 10 feet in easterly swell at night.
SUNRISE: 06:16 AM
SUNSET: 07:33 PM
LOW TIDE: 02:24 AM (1.0 FT) 02:06 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:00 AM (2.3 FT) 08:41 PM (3.0 FT)
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY
WEATHER: Isolated showers are possible in the morning, then a very slight chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. The chance of rain is 10 percent. Mostly fair at night, with a low near 79.
ADVISORY: Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near showers and thunderstorms. Some showers or thunderstorms may be strong to severe at times… A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect…
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 25 knots
SEAS: 6 to 8 feet over the ocean
SUNRISE: 06:17 AM
SUNSET: 07:33 PM
LOW TIDE: 03:08 AM (0.7 FT) 02:54 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:46 AM (2.3 FT) 09:25 PM (3.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next seven days.
