GENERAL SITUATION: Generally fair weather conditions are expected across the Turks and Caicos Islands today.

SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a high risk of hazardous rip currents, high seas, and rough surf conditions impacting Atlantic-facing shorelines from Tuesday to Wednesday. Beachgoers and swimmers are urged to refrain from entering the waters in these areas.

WEATHER: Mostly sunny today. Mostly fair tonight.

WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 to 20 knots

SEAS:  Caicos Bank & sheltered areas – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 4 to 6 feet

DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE      82°F    28°C

OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE  75°F    24°C

SUNSET:         05:11 PM      

NEXT LOW TIDE:       04:05 PM       (1.0 FT)                      

NEXT HIGH TIDE:      09:42 PM       (2.3 FT)                      

EXTENDED FORECAST: Hazardous beach and boating conditions are expected from Tuesday into Wednesday as strong winds and large swells develop while a weakening cold front moves near the Turks and Caicos Islands.

TUESDAY: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 82°F (28°C).

TUESDAY NIGHT: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F (24°C).

ADVISORY: Small Craft Advisory

WINDS: Northeast to east at 15 to 25 knots

SEAS: Caicos Bank & sheltered areas – 3 to 5 feet; Atlantic – 5 to 7 feet, building up to 10 feet offshore

SUNRISE: 06:23 AM

SUNSET: 05:12 PM

LOW TIDE:  03:51 AM (0.7 FT)              04:43 PM (1.0 FT)

HIGH TIDE: 10:23 AM (2.6 FT)              10:24 PM (2.3 FT)

WEDNESDAY: A low (10 percent) chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 82°F (28°C).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers possible in the evening. Mostly fair, with a low around 75°F (24°C).

ADVISORY: Small Craft Advisory

WINDS: Northeast at 15 to 20 knots

SEAS: Caicos Bank & sheltered areas – 3 to 5 feet; Atlantic – 4 to 6 feet, building up to 9 feet offshore

SUNRISE: 06:24 AM

SUNSET: 05:12 PM

LOW TIDE:  04:34 AM (0.7 FT)              05:24 PM (1.0 FT)

HIGH TIDE: 11:03 AM (2.6 FT)              11:11 PM (2.3 FT)

FORECASTER: H.HAMILTON