GENERAL SITUATION: A moist and unstable air mass combined with upper-level forcing is producing increased cloudiness and will enhance shower and thunderstorm activity this evening.
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SPECIAL WEATHER NOTES:
Severe Weather: There is a marginal to slight risk of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The public is advised to monitor for the issuance of any severe weather watches or warnings from the Meteorology Department.
Flooding: There is a moderate risk of flooding during heavy or prolonged rainfall periods, especially in low lying, flood-prone areas.
Rip Currents: There is a slight to moderate risk in Atlantic waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Beachgoers should continue to exercise extreme caution and should refrain from entering the waters.
AREA: ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a medium (60 to 70 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, then mostly cloudy to overcast with a high (80 to 90 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight. Some thunderstorms can be strong to severe. New total rainfall accumulation between 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm), higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeasterly at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times
SEAS: Smooth to slight with wave heights of 3 feet or less in the Caicos Bank; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 6 to 7 feet in northerly to northeasterly swells offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 90°F 32°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 77°F 25°C
SUNSET: 06:18 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 12:53 PM (1.0 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 06:59 PM (2.6 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: Unsettled weather is expected to persist across the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend, as a low-pressure system develops over the central Bahamas. This system, combined with deep layered troughing, will bring cloudy skies, widespread showers and thunderstorms through the weekend and into early next week.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with a medium (60 to 70 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, becoming partly cloudy with a low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms can be strong to severe. Highs near 86°F (30°C).
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a medium (40 to 50 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight. Lows around 77°F (25°C). New total rainfall accumulation between half an inch and an inch (12.5 to 25 mm), higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
WINDS: Light and variable at 10 knots or less, becoming northeast to east at night.
SEAS: Smooth to slight with wave heights of 3 feet or less in the Caicos Bank; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 to 6 feet in northerly to northeasterly swells offshore
SUNRISE: 06:48 AM
SUNSET: 06:17 PM
LOW TIDE: 01:10 AM (0.7 FT) 01:47 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 07:28 AM (2.6 FT) 07:45 PM (2.6 FT)
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a high (70 to 80 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 88°F (31°C).
SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a medium (50 to 70 percent) chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 79°F (26°C). New total rainfall accumulation between half an inch and an inch (12.5 to 25 mm), higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: Smooth to slight with wave heights of 3 feet or less in the Caicos Bank; Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 5 feet in northerly to northeasterly swells offshore
SUNRISE: 06:48 AM
SUNSET: 06:16 PM
LOW TIDE: 01:53 AM (0.7 FT) 02:39 PM (0.7 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 08:15 AM (3.0 FT) 08:30 PM (2.3 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days.
Forecaster: H. HAMILTON
