Tropical waves to affect Dominica and wider area
Island chain forecast to be affected between Sunday and Wednesday
Sunday, 18th June 2017
Two tropical waves are forecast to affect Dominica and the island chain from today (Sunday) through to Wednesday.
The first tropical wave currently across the central Tropical Atlantic is expected to move across the area on Sunday into Monday, according to the Dominica Meteorological Service.
An increase in moisture and instability is expected across Dominica mainly from late Sunday and linger into early Monday.
Strong winds and hazy conditions are anticipated after the passage of this wave.
Southern islands
Mariners and other users of the sea are advised to exercise caution and to keep updated on weather information during the period.
A second tropical with an associated area of low pressure also located across the central Tropical Atlantic, currently shows a moderate chance of development over the next few days.
This tropical wave is expected to move across the area by Tuesday into Wednesday.
Activity associated with the wave should affect mainly the southern portion of the island chain.
However, pockets of cloudiness and shower activity are likely to move northward to affect Dominica on Tuesday into Wednesday.
The public is advised to keep informed on these systems as the Meteorological service will continue to monitor the situation.
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