Valid from: 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Synopsis: A tropical wave is affecting the area.

Forecast for Today:Cloudy to overcast at times, breezy and slightly hazy with scattered light to moderate showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly during the morning

Forecast for Tonight:Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, slightly hazy and breezy with a few showers

Wind: East north easterly to South easterly @ 20 to 45 km/h with higher gusts

Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough in open water

Waves: 2.0 to 3.0 meters or 7.0 to 10.0 feet.

Warning/Advisory: A Small-Craft Warning is in effect for above normal seas

Low Tide: 10:23 AM and 9:43 PM

High Tide: 3:20 AM and 4:35 PM

Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser AntillesValid from: 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

A relatively moist atmosphere is anticipated this week. A tropical wave interacting with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is expected to produce increased shower and possible thunderstorm activity across the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, including Dominica, during this morning. This will be followed by a temporary improvement in conditions by afternoon.On Thursday, another tropical wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles and yet another from late Friday into Saturday. The latter wave is being monitored for tropical cyclone development as it moves across the Atlantic.People in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks should remain vigilant and are advised to exercise caution during these events.Moderate to rough seas are expected during the next 24 hours with waves peaking to 10.0ft, due to an increase in surface wind speed. A Small Craft Warning remains in effect for above normal seas. Small craft operators, particularly on the east coast, are advised to exercise extreme caution. Sea-bathers should stay out of the water.

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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.