Synopsis: Moisture and instability associated with a deep layered trough along with an approaching tropical wave will continue to create an environment conducive to a heightened chance for shower and thunderstorm activity across the area occasionally during the next 24 hours. Rainfall totals of up to 50.8mm or 2 inches are possible during that time, therefore a flash flood watch remains in effect until 8pm tonight.
Weather tonight: Mostly cloudy skies with periods of moderate to heavy showers and a moderate chance of thunderstorms developing mainly after midnight.
Weather tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies with periods of showers, some of which could be moderate to locally heavy at times and accompanied by thunderstorms.
Winds: East at 15 to 30 km/h or 9 to 18 mph reaching as high as 41 km/h or 25 mph during showers, as well as over open waters and in elevated areas..
Seas: 1.8 to 2.8 meters or 6 to 9 feet with swells reaching 2.1 meters or 7 feet. Therefore a high surf advisory remains in effect..
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:17 am.
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
Bernell Simon-Forecaster
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