Today's Forecast
Synopsis
Elevated moisture lingering across the central and western Caribbean will continue to become enhanced throughout today as a tropical wave across western Jamaica slowly begins to drift across our area this afternoon. An increase in winds are also expected throughout the next 24 hours as the pressure gradient over the region continues to strengthen bringing deteriorating marine conditions as a result with a Small Craft Advisory in effect this morning. Satellite imagery indicates a few low to mid-level clouds over the Cayman Islands moving westerly.
Forecast
Today: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunder later this afternoon. Showers may become locally heavy at times. Temperatures will rise to the upper 80's °F, with a heat index near 100 °F. Winds will be east to southeast at 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts. Seas will be moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect.*
Tonight: Cloudy skies with scattered showers isolated thunder. Showers may become locally heavy at times. Temperatures will fall in the mid to upper 70’s °F. Winds will be southeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts. Seas will be moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet becoming rough overnight with wave heights of 6 to 8 feet. The Small Craft Advisory will be upgraded to an Alert overnight.
*A Small Craft Advisory and Alert means small craft should exercise caution over open waters. Within the reef and sheltered areas, conditions may be generally less severe, but operators should continue to exercise discretion as localized choppy conditions may still develop.
Tides
Today: Low 10:18 a.m. High 4:55 p.m. Low 10:37 p.m.
Tomorrow: High 4:17 a.m. Low 11:04 a.m. High 5:56 p.m. Low 11:51 p.m.
SUNSET: 7:01 p.m. Today. SUNRISE: 5:47 a.m. Tomorrow.
Outlook:
is for similar weather conditions through early-Wednesday as an associated mid-level trough across the central Caribbean slowly drifts into Central America thereafter, supporting a continued increase in low to mid level moisture over the western Caribbean allowing for periods of scattered showers with some thunder at times to continue. A general improvement in conditions are expected by Wednesday with winds and seas also expected to begin easing as a result of a weakening pressure gradient.
Forecaster: Harding