Dominica Meteorological Service

🌬️ **Weather Update** 🌤️

A strong high-pressure system dominates the region, bringing breezy conditions and occasional cloudy skies with isolated showers.

🌫️ A thick layer of **Saharan dust** is currently affecting air quality and visibility. If you have respiratory sensitivities, take precautions and limit outdoor activity.

🌊 **Marine conditions**: Moderate seas with waves up to 8ft (east) and 5ft (west). Small-craft operators and sea-bathers should remain cautious. Navigational tools are a must if heading out to sea.

⚠️ Conditions will gradually improve as dust levels decrease in the coming days. Stay safe and informed!

🌬️ Breezy Skies & Saharan Dust Alert! 🌤️

A strong high-pressure system is here, bringing gusty winds and brief showers over the next 24 hours. But that’s not all—🌪️ Saharan Dust is sweeping through, sticking around until Tuesday!

✨ What to Expect:
🌫️ Poor air quality & low visibility.
💨 Breezy weather with cloudy patches.
🌊 Seas with waves up to 8ft on the east coast & 5ft on the west.

🚨 Stay Safe!
✅ If you have breathing issues, take precautions!
✅ Sailors, bring your navigation gear!
✅ Swimmers and small boats—stay alert!

🌟 Breathe easy and stay cautious!

*Evening Forecast*

🌬️ A strong high-pressure system is bringing breezy, gusty conditions across the island. Expect occasionally cloudy skies with brief showers over the next 24 hours.

📌Look out for possible flying debris, minor tree damage

🌫️ *Heads up*: Saharan dust levels moderate this weekend reducing visibility and air quality.

📌Impacts: hazy skies, respiratory discomfort, and eye irritation—especially for sensitive groups. 🧴Masks and eye protection may be necessary!

🌊 *A Small-Craft Advisory is in effect*
Waves up to 8ft on the east coast and 5ft on the west.

📌Impacts: moderate seas, difficult conditions for swimmers

⚠️ Small-craft operators and sea bathers—please exercise caution.

**Morning Forecast**

🌬️ A strong high-pressure system is bringing breezy, gusty conditions across the island. Expect occasionally cloudy skies with brief showers over the next 24 hours.

📌Look out for possible flying debris, minor tree damage

🌫️ Heads up: Saharan dust levels will rise this weekend into next week, reducing visibility and air quality.

📌Impacts: hazy skies, respiratory discomfort, and eye irritation—especially for sensitive groups. 🧴Masks and eye protection may become necessary!

🌊 **A Small-Craft Advisory is in effect**
Waves up to 8ft on the east coast and 5ft on the west.

📌Impacts: moderate seas, difficult conditions for swimmers, particularly on the east coast
⚠️ Small-craft operators and sea bathers—please exercise caution.

🌧️ **Weather Update** 🌬️

A **weak tropical wave** is currently affecting our area. Expect **increased cloud cover and scattered showers** over the next 24 hours. Those in areas prone to **flooding, landslides, or falling rocks** should stay alert. **Breezy conditions** will continue during this period.

From **tomorrow**, a **significant increase in Saharan dust** is expected, leading to **poor air quality and reduced visibility** into next week. If you have **respiratory sensitivities**, please take all necessary precautions.

🌊 **Marine Alert:**
Seas will be **slight to moderate**, with wave heights up to **7ft on the eastern** and **3ft on the western coast**. Mariners should carry proper **navigational equipment** when heading out.

Stay safe and stay informed! ⛅💨

🌧️ 3-Day Weather Forecast for the Southern Lesser Antilles 🌧️

🌬️ Weak Tropical Wave:
Expect increased cloud cover and scattered showers 🌥️🌧️.

🌟 Advisory:
Areas prone to flooding, landslides, and falling rocks should stay alert.

Breezy conditions will continue. 🌬️

📅 Saturday & Beyond
🌫️ Dust Haze Alert:
Significant dust haze will move in early Saturday, lasting into next week.

🌟 Take Precautions:
Poor air quality 🌫️ – Respiratory-sensitive individuals should avoid exposure.
Reduced visibility – Mariners, carry navigation devices! ⚓️

🌊 Sea Conditions:

Eastern Coastline: Waves up to 7ft 🌊
Western Coastline: Waves up to 3ft 🌊
Seas remain slight to moderate over the next 24 hours.

🛑 Stay Safe, Stay Prepared! 🛑