29th January 2018 – Synopsis: Moisture from an old frontal boundary coupled with the effects of the strong low-level winds will continue to support an favorable environment for brief showers over the Leewards and BVI today. These conditions will improve by tonight. Meanwhile, dangerous marine conditions continue around these islands; Hence warnings remain firmly in place .
Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy with occasional brief showers
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a moderate chance of a brief evening shower
Winds: East-northeast at average speeds between 28-37km/h or 15-20 knots over land increasing to an average between 18-25knots over coastal waters and elevated terrain and gusting higher in squally conditions mainly over coastal waters today . Winds will begin to subside beginning tonight.
Seas: Very rough with heights between 10-14ft or 3.1-4.3m. Warnings for small craft operators and sea bathers remain in effect against dangerous marine conditions and mariners are advised to avoid the waters mainly around the islands from Puerto Rico to the Windwards. Seas will begin to slowly subside by tonight.
Sunset today: 6:11 pm.
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:36 am.
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