Synopsis: A tropical wave and a trough system will continue to affect the area
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow:
Mostly cloudy to overcast at times and breezy with scattered light to moderate showers, periods of rain and possible isolated thunderstorms
Wind: East north easterly to East south easterly at 20 to 40 km/h with higher gusts near showers
Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough in open water
Waves: 2.5 to 3.0 meters or 8.0 to 10.0 feet.
Warning/Advisory: A Small Craft Warning remains in effect for above normal seas
Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Low Tide: 8:35 AM and 8:56 PM
High Tide: 2:26 AM and 2:39 PM
Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles
Valid from: 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020
A trough system and a tropical wave are expected to continue to result in unstable conditions across the area. Increased cloudiness, scattered showers which could be moderate to heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms can be expected across the area during the next 24 hours.
As a result, a flood watch for Dominica has been extended to 6pm tomorrow, Thursday 29th October. A flood watch means that flooding is possible during the period. This watch may be extended or upgraded to a flood warning during the period, if necessary. People in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are advised to exercise caution.
Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected during the next 24 hours with waves expected to peak to 10.0ft. A Small Craft Warning is in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators and people living near the coast, particularly the eastern coast, are advised to exercise extreme caution. Sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water.
http://weather.gov.dm/forecast/extended-forecast
For more information call: 4491752 or 6114490
Please note that a greater degree of cloudiness, more frequent rainfall and higher rainfall amounts are normally experienced across the east coast and interior of Dominica.
Prepared by: Marshall Alexander (Forecaster)
