GENERAL SITUATION: A stationary front across the Turks and Caicos Islands will continue to support some shower activity and breezy conditions along with rough boating and beaching conditions across the islands today.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents along Atlantic-facing shorelines. Beachgoers and swimmers are advised not to enter the water.
WEATHER: Partly to mostly cloudy with a medium (40 to 50 percent) chance of scattered showers this afternoon in Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos and a low (10 to 20 percent) chance elsewhere. Partly to mostly cloudy with a low (20 percent) chance of showers tonight. New total rainfall accumulation of about an inch.
ADVISORY: Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Advisory in effect.
WINDS: Northeast at 15 to 25 knots
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 3 to 5 feet; Atlantic – 4 to 6 feet, building up to 10 feet offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 81°F 27°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 75°F 24°C
SUNSET: 05:07 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 02:03 PM (2.6 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 08:36 PM (1.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: The frontal boundary will remain over the area and gradually weaken through Friday evening. A robust high pressure will build behind the front and maintain cool, dry, and breezy conditions across the island chain into the weekend.
THURSDAY: A medium (40 to 50 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 81°F (27°C).
THURSDAY NIGHT: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of widely scattered showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74°F (23°C). New total rainfall accumulation between a quarter of an inch to a half an inch.
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect until 8pm on Thursday.
WINDS: Northeast at 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 4 to 6 feet, building up to 8 feet offshore, then subsiding to 4 to 6 feet overnight.
SUNRISE: 05:59 AM
SUNSET: 05:06 PM
HIGH TIDE: 02:20 AM (2.0 FT) 03:03 PM (2.6 FT)
LOW TIDE: 08:31 AM (0.7 FT) 09:33 PM (1.0 FT)
FRIDAY: A medium (50 to 60 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 79°F (26°C).
FRIDAY NIGHT: A medium (40 to 50 percent) chance of scattered showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73°F (23°C). New total rainfall accumulation between a quarter of an inch to half an inch.
WINDS: Northeast at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic – 3 to 5 feet
SUNRISE: 05:59 AM
SUNSET: 05:06 PM
HIGH TIDE: 03:28 AM (2.3 FT) 04:01 PM (2.3 FT)
LOW TIDE: 09:42 AM (1.0 FT) 10:24 PM (1.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days.
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
