DATE ISSUED: Saturday, September 03, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) September 04, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.
Tonight through Sunday: Generally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a risk of thunder.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Sunday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 24 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
A tropical wave approaching the Lesser Antilles will bring showers, some of which may be heavy with possible thunderstorms to the local region tonight through Sunday. Motorists and residents in areas prone to flooding and falling rocks are advised to be vigilant.
Seas are forecast to deteriorate within the next 24 hours, peaking near 8 feet. Small craft operators and beach goers are advised to exercise caution.
Advisories will likely be issued for Sunday.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: A tropical wave located about 600 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving toward the west. Environmental conditions are expected to be marginally favorable for development, as it has a low (20%) chance of formation in 2 days and a low (30%) chance in 5 days. Regardless of development, increased shower activity is expected across the local region overnight into Sunday.
OUTLOOK through Monday midday: Generally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and risk of thunder.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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