A Small Craft Warning and a High Wind Advisory will be in effect for Dominica from 6 pm today Friday 28th December 2018. Due to an increase in wind speeds, moderate to rough seas are expected during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking near 10.0 feet by this evening. A further increase in wave heights to 12.0 feet can be expected overnight tonight through to Sunday.

As a result, a Small Craft Warning and a High Wind Advisory will be in effect for rough seas and high winds, respectively, from 6 pm today, Friday 28th to 6 pm Monday 31st December 2018. Small craft operators, all users of the sea and persons living near the coast are advised to exercise extreme caution. These high winds will also create hazardous conditions onshore and some activities on land will become dangerous. Wind gust in excess of 55 km/h can be expected.