GENERAL SITUATION: A frontal boundary near the Turks and Caicos Islands will gradually stall today while supporting isolated to widely scattered showers, mainly over the westernmost islands.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents along Atlantic exposures. Beachgoers are advised to refrain from entering these waters.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Mostly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers this afternoon in Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos. Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible in South Caicos, Grand Turk, and Salt Cay. Partly to mostly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers in all islands tonight. New total rainfall accumulations of about a quarter of an inch.
ADVISORY: Small Craft Advisory in Atlantic waters
WINDS: North to northeast at 10 knots or less, becoming northeast at 10 to 15 knots this evening.
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 1 to 3 feet; Atlantic – 3 to 5 feet, building up to 8 feet in northerly to northeasterly swells offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 79°F-81°F 26°C-27°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 72°F 25°C
SUNSET: 05:35 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 03:14 PM (1.59 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 09:22 PM (0.09 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: The weakening frontal boundary lingering near the Turks and Caicos Islands will continue to bring unsettled weather through Friday. Periods of showers, with a few isolated thunderstorms, are expected—especially during the daytime hours. Breezy to windy conditions with rough seas will create hazardous marine conditions, particularly in Atlantic waters where Small Craft Advisories remain in effect. Conditions are expected to improve on Friday as winds ease and seas subside briefly.
THURSDAY: A medium chance (50 to 70 percent) chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then a high (80 percent) chance of showers in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77°F (25°C).
THURSDAY NIGHT: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of isolated showers in the evening. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73°F (23°C). New total rainfall accumulation between 1 and 2 inches.
ADVISORY: Small Craft Caution in the Caicos Bank and Small Craft Advisory in Atlantic waters
WINDS: Northeast at 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 35 knots
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 4 to 6 feet; Atlantic – 5 to 7 feet nearshore, building up to 9 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:27 AM
SUNSET: 05:36 PM
HIGH TIDE: 04:29 AM (2.55 FT) 04:22 PM (1.59 FT)
LOW TIDE: 11:05 AM (0.60 FT) 10:26 PM (0.06 FT)
FRIDAY: A low chance (30 to 40 percent) chance of scattered showers in the morning, then a medium (50 to 60 percent) chance of showers in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 81°F (27°C).
FRIDAY NIGHT: A low chance (30 to 40 percent) chance of scattered showers in the evening. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F (24°C).
WINDS: Northeast to east at 15 to 20 knots, shifting east to southeast at 10 to 15 knots in the evening.
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 4 to 6 feet nearshore, building up to 8 feet in northerly swells offshore
SUNRISE: 06:27 AM
SUNSET: 05:36 PM
HIGH TIDE: 05:29 AM (2.64 FT) 05:26 PM (1.68 FT)
LOW TIDE: 12:04 AM (0.54 FT) 11:28 PM (0.00 FT)
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
